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Teen arrested for false alarm in New Braunfels High School lockdown

A lockdown was prompted on Sept. 8 by a tip there was a person on campus with a firearm at New Braunfels High School.

SAN ANTONIO — The New Braunfels Police Department arrested a suspect in connection with the lockdown that occurred at New Braunfels High School on Sept. 8, according to their Facebook page. 

The post says investigators arrested a 15-year-old male at New Braunfels High School they say fabricated information that prompted the lockdown. 

The teen was charged with a false alarm or report that is punishable by 180 days or up to two years in state jail, and a fine up to $10,000. 

A lockdown was prompted on Sept. 8 by a tip there was a person on campus with a firearm that led to New Braunfels Police and Fire Department as well as other surrounding agencies to respond. 

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