Threats made against Goose Creek CISD; considered not credible after search

Police patrols were beefed up Thursday at schools in Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District after threats were made on social media against several campuses.

The threats were made early in the morning on Instagram, according to district officials.

The campuses threatened were Goose Creek Memorial High School, Robert E Lee High School, Sterling High School, Baytown Junior School, Gentry Junior School, Cedar Bayou Junior School and Highlands Junior School.

District officials said police searched each of the campuses and found nothing dangerous or a threat. They said they do not believe the threats to be credible. Details of the threats were not released.

Police are trying to determine who posted the threats on Instagram.

The following statement was sent in an alert to parents:

"This is Goose Creek CISD with an important message. Several Goose Creek schools have been mentioned in a social media post of a threatening nature. Our law enforcement department is aware of the message and is investigating, along with our technology department. In addition, campuses were searched overnight, and found to be safe. We do not believe the threat to be credible, although we will have significantly increased security on all campuses today. We are always committed to the safety and security of our students and staff. This message is not intended to alarm you, but to make you aware of this incident."

The district is east of Houston in the Baytown area.