State Police Arrest Student for Felony Terroristic Threatening at the Sussex Consortium

Delaware State Police arrested 20-year-old Michael Jones of Bridgeville, Delaware, for felony terroristic threatening that caused the school lockdown Friday afternoon.

On September 13, 2024, at approximately 12:28 p.m., troopers were called to the Sussex Consortium in Lewes for a report of a student destroying a classroom and threatening to shoot the staff. Before the troopers arrived, the school was placed into lockdown due to the student’s behavior.

The investigation revealed that a special education student, identified as Michael Jones, caused approximately $1,500 worth of damage to school property and made threatening statements about shooting the school staff. Jones was taken into custody by troopers without incident. No injuries were reported, and no firearms were involved.

Jones was transported to Troop 7, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on his own recognizance.

• Terroristic Threatening Reckless Disregard Risk Inconvenience to a School (Felony)
• Terroristic Threatening – 2 counts
• Criminal Mischief Over $1000
• Disorderly Conduct