19-year-old arrested for creepy clown threats in Glendora

GLENDORA, Calif. (KABC) -- As creepy clowns have been popping up all over California, police are starting to make arrests.

A 19-year-old was arrested by Glendora police on Wednesday after authorities said he made threats against his former high school, Sierra High, via social media accounts dedicated to clowns.

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William Salazar was being held on $50,000 bail.

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These creepy clown sightings have been reported in Los Angeles County, the Inland Empire and in cities across the country.