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- calendar_today October 15, 2026
Arrest Follows School Threat Made on Social Media
A Muncie, Indiana man was taken into custody after police stated he threatened to burn down Delta High School on Facebook. The incident reportedly stemmed from his anger over his son’s recent school expulsion for bringing a toy gun onto the high school campus.
Details of the Threat and Investigation
According to police and court documents, Steven Tracy, 35, is accused of posting the threat from a Facebook account bearing his name and family photo. The post allegedly read, “If Delta High School gets burnt down soon, you know who f***ing did it [raised hand emoji].” The threat prompted the Delaware Community School Corporation to contact law enforcement on October 9, leading to an investigation.
Background: School Expulsion and Toy Gun Incident
The issue reportedly began when Tracy’s son was expelled from Delta High School. According to court records, the expulsion was due to the student bringing a “Furby look-a-like gun” to campus and shooting other students with it. This school expulsion is cited as the motive for Tracy’s subsequent threat and his apparent parental anger.
Law Enforcement Response and Arrest
On Wednesday morning following the threat, officers went to Tracy’s residence to arrest him, also serving two outstanding warrants for driving while suspended. Tracy was transported to police headquarters for questioning. Although he initially denied responsibility for the Facebook post—claiming instead that someone from outside Indiana was “swatting” him—police say Tracy eventually admitted to posting the threat out of anger over his son’s case.
Legal Ramifications and Pending Charges
Steven Tracy currently faces a preliminary charge of felony cyber intimidation against a school. As of the publication date, official charges had not yet been filed. He is being held at the Delaware County Jail with a bond set at $5,000.
School Safety and Community Reaction
The incident raises ongoing concerns about school safety and the impacts of online threats. Law enforcement and school officials responded quickly to the high school threat, emphasizing the seriousness with which such threats—especially involving the use of social media—are treated. No further information about additional consequences or community reaction was provided in the current court records.
Source: fox59.com.
