Eastpointe, Michigan — A 44-year-old father who threatened to shoot up his son’s elementary school after becoming angry over the child’s missed snack time will avoid prison after being sentenced to probation and community service.

David Scott Jr. was sentenced last week by Macomb County Circuit Judge Michael E. Servitto to one year of probation and 30 hours of community service for the incident at Pleasantview Elementary School in Eastpointe.

Scott had pleaded no contest last month to one count of making an intentional threat to commit an act of violence against a school and one count of disorderly person with obscene conduct, according to court records.

The judge also credited Scott with 100 days he had already spent in the Macomb County Jail.

Father Became Enraged Over Son’s Snack

The case began on the afternoon of Oct. 3, 2025, when Scott went to Pleasantview Elementary School after becoming upset that his son had not received enough time to finish his snack.

According to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office, Scott confronted the child’s teacher and made threats during the confrontation.

“He confronted the child’s teacher, made threats and said he would be back the next day,” the prosecutor’s office said at the time.

The situation quickly escalated as Scott reportedly became increasingly angry while school staff, students and other parents were present.

According to the Eastpointe Police Department, Scott was “screaming, cursing, and threatening” the teacher during the confrontation.

Dad Repeatedly Threatened to “Air the Place Out”

During the incident, Scott reportedly warned that he would return to the school the following day. Police said he repeatedly used the phrase “air the place out,” a slang expression referring to shooting up a location or building.

The comments prompted an immediate law enforcement response, with police arresting Scott within two hours of the confrontation.

The threat was made in front of school staff and young students who were on campus, as well as parents who were arriving to pick up their children.

The incident raised concerns about the potential for violence at the elementary school, particularly because Scott had allegedly indicated that he intended to return.

Ammunition Found During Home Search

Following Scott’s arrest, investigators searched his home and discovered multiple rounds of ammunition. The discovery resulted in an additional charge alleging that Scott was a prohibited person in possession of a weapon or ammunition.

That charge, however, was ultimately dismissed as part of the plea agreement reached with prosecutors. Prosecutors also dropped a fourth-offense habitual-offender notice in exchange for Scott’s plea.

Scott had originally been scheduled to stand trial in August, but those proceedings were canceled after he reached the agreement with prosecutors.

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Mother Said Son Had Been Coming Home Hungry

Scott’s actions were defended by the child’s mother, who said the incident stemmed from a longer-running concern about their son’s experience at school.

She told WXYZ that although she believed Scott had overreacted, their son had reportedly been coming home hungry for several weeks.

“His dad, of course, because it’s been ongoing, got upset,” the mother told the station. “I really think that it was blown completely out of proportion.”

Her comments offered additional context about what led to the confrontation, but the threats made at the school ultimately resulted in criminal charges.

Scott Will Serve Probation Instead of Prison

Under the sentence handed down by Judge Servitto, Scott will serve one year of probation rather than additional jail time. He must also complete 30 hours of community service, participate in an anger management program and pay $360 in costs.

The 100 days Scott previously spent in the Macomb County Jail were credited toward his sentence.

The case illustrates how quickly a dispute involving a child’s school experience can escalate into a criminal matter when threats of violence are made on school property.

For school officials and families, threats involving firearms or violence are treated seriously regardless of what initially triggered the confrontation.

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