James Setterholm is a 69 year old man from Aliso Viejo, California. He was a substitute teacher at Aliso Niguel High School. Police have accused Setterholm of making a threat against students.
James Setterholm Allegations
James Setterholm Arrested, Accused Of Threats Vs Students. “James Setterholm, 69, a substitute at Aliso Niguel High School, was taken into custody Wednesday. According to Orange County Sheriff’s deputies, Setterholm “made a general threat” to the majority of the class. A student who heard Setterholm’s alleged comment told staff and police. The incident led to a shelter in place around noon Wednesday. Students and staff were on lockdown until around 1 p.m.” [Fox]
Students Panicked Over Threat At School. “One parent spoke with CBS reporters, who said that the substitute became agitated when a student arrived late to class after a trip to the nurse’s office. He then began yelling at the student, then turning his attention on the classroom, allegedly threatening to either hurt or kill them. Staff and students were told to shelter in place as investigators swept the campus to determine if there were any additional threats. After 40 minutes they determined that school could return to normal. At that time, students were able to be picked up by parents or opt to remain in class until the day’s usual end time.” [CBS]
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