Florida Woman’s Hoax Threat Shuts Down Parkland School—You Won’t Believe Why!

PARKLAND, FL – A Florida woman was arrested on Monday after falsely claiming a mass shooting threat at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, triggering a temporary lockdown.

Authorities say Guesmirde Lamarre, 21, of Coral Springs, made a 911 call around 10 a.m., falsely reporting that a man had threatened to “shoot up” Stoneman Douglas or Monarch High School. Police quickly responded, securing the campus while investigating the claim.

911 Call Leads to Swift Action

Lamarre’s report pointed to 22-year-old Mauricio Pancorvo, claiming he had made the threat on Snapchat. Deputies with the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) quickly tracked Pancorvo to a Dunkin’ Donuts in Coral Springs, where they questioned him. Pancorvo denied making any threats and revealed he had known Lamarre since high school.

As the investigation continued, detectives traced the 911 call back to Lamarre. When they confronted her at her home, she admitted to making up the story. Authorities arrested her on the spot.

Facing Charges for False Report

Lamarre is now facing charges for misuse of the 911 system and disturbing the peace at a school. She was booked at BSO’s North Broward Bureau, with bond set at $650.

A Community Still Healing

For many, the incident stirred painful memories. Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School was the site of a tragic mass shooting in 2018, where 17 people lost their lives. Debbie Hixon, a school board member whose husband was killed in the attack, expressed frustration over false threats.

“I live in a world where they didn’t take the threat seriously, and I live without my husband every day,” Hixon said.

The Serious Consequences of False Threats

Law enforcement officials stressed that hoax threats not only waste resources but also cause unnecessary panic in communities still recovering from real tragedies. Filing a false report can lead to serious legal consequences, including jail time.

Authorities urge the public to report real threats immediately but also warn that false alarms will not be taken lightly.