Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
Patrol Operations Bureau

Christopher Blain (Suspect – Arrested)                                                                                                                
DOB: 12/20/2011
Charges: False Report Concerning Planting a Bomb, an Explosive, or a Weapon of Mass Destruction or Concerning the Use of Firearms in a Violent Manner.

PINELLAS COUNTY – On January 12, 2024, deputies arrested a Pinellas County Schools student for a False Report Concerning Planting a Bomb, an Explosive, or a Weapon of Mass Destruction or Concerning the Use of Firearms in a Violent Manner.

Deputies state that 12-year-old Christopher Blain brought a replica gun to school and told another student he was going to use it to take out his anger on students and teachers at Carwise Middle School. During the investigation, Blain admitted to bringing the replica gun to school to be “cool” and stated if he had made any threats, they were a joke.

According to deputies, the replica firearm resembled the appearance of a real firearm.

Blain was arrested and charged with one count of False Report Concerning Planting a Bomb, an Explosive, or a Weapon of Mass Destruction or Concerning the Use of Firearms in a Violent Manner. He was transported to the Pinellas Juvenile Assessment Center.

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to keeping our schools, our children, and our community safe. Anyone with information on any threats is asked to notify the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office immediately at (727) 582-6200 or via https://getfortifyfl.com/