Arrest Made in Hoax Bomb Threats Case
Last Tuesday, September 19, 2023, the Anchorage School District released the following statement:
Good afternoon, ASD Staff and Families,
We have an important message to share from our law enforcement partners.
Today, multiple school districts across Alaska received a bomb threat via email including the Anchorage School District.
This email has been reported to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
At this time, the threat is broad in nature and lacks specific information. Regardless, we are taking this threat seriously.
Our schools remain open and there is no change to the school day schedule. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your school.
As always, if you see something, say something.
We will share more information as it becomes available.
-Team ASD
Today, September 28, 2023, APD received the following update on this incident:
Today, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York announced the arrest of a Peruvian national for sending over 150 hoax bomb threats to schools and other institutions in the United States, and for soliciting child pornography. The threats spanned multiple states, to include Alaska, between September 15 and September 21, 2023.
Pease see the press release and charging document linked below for details. Questions should be referred to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York at (212) 637-2600.