ST. BERNARD PARISH, La. (WGNO) — A 12-year-old boy was arrested in St. Bernard Parish after he allegedly sent threatening text messages to another student on Tuesday, Oct. 1. The St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office reported that a student at Andrew Jackson Middle School was booked in connection with the texts that reportedly threatened violence after school officials, the sheriff's office and other agencies completed an investigation. New Orleans teacher accused of sex trafficking a 16-year-old is indicted SBSO officials said additional deputies were on the school's campus as a precaution. The student faces a charge of terrorizing. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts 'I thought we were going to die': Ruskin couple escapes Helene's storm surge Officials praise use of special barrier that protected fire station, hospital from flooding during Helene Squirrel and rabbit hunting seasons begin Saturday in Louisiana Israel says Iran has fired missiles and it warned residents to shelter in place Louisiana ports impacted by dockworkers strike over pay, automation, LABI says