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Ex-Oakland high school student charged with making threats
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Amy Larson , as published by KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The 18-year-old, identified as Mercury Hayes, allegedly created a threatening video targeting a school official and potentially students at the school.
A former student of Latitude High School in Oakland has been accused of making threats. The 18-year-old, identified as Mercury Hayes, allegedly created a threatening video targeting a school official and potentially students at the school. Hayes was arrested on Wednesday and is currently being held at Santa Rita Jail.
Alameda County prosecutors have charged him, although the specifics of the charges are not detailed here. Further information on the case can be found through local news sources, including KRON4, which reported on the arrest and charges filed against Hayes.
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Category: safety Published: August 13, 2026 Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) Reading time: 1 min
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