Deputies investigating social media threat directed at Orcutt Academy High School
KEYT News Channel 3-12
August 22, 2026
Neighbors, if you saw the news about a threat directed at Orcutt Academy High School, take a breath — deputies say they've identified the person behind it. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office was tipped off by school administrators Friday evening, just 20 minutes after a TikTok post threatened a shooting on Monday. By Saturday, the Sheriff's Office confirmed they'd found the individual, though details like whether anyone was arrested haven't been released yet.
This is the kind of news that hits close to home in the Santa Maria Valley, where our kids' schools are the heart of the community. It's scary to think a social media post could disrupt a Monday morning, but it's also reassuring to see how quickly our local deputies and school staff worked together to address it. As always, if you see something concerning online, report it — it can make all the difference. We'll keep you updated as more information comes in from KEYT News Channel 3-12.
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