Abilene Almanza, 21, of Greenbrier, Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States was taken into custody following an investigation into alleged threats of a mass shooting targeting East Side Elementary School in Greenbrier. She was arrested by the Greenbrier Police Department on July 21, 2026.
Abilene Almanza
According to public records from the Faulkner County Sheriff’s Office, Almanza was formally booked into the local detention center at 10:37 a.m. that day on a felony charge of threatening to commit a mass shooting. Following the arrest, local law enforcement agencies and school administration officials moved swiftly to assess potential risks and ensure the security of students and staff at East Side Elementary School.
Notifications were distributed to parents and guardians across the Greenbrier School District to address safety concerns surrounding the alleged plot. Authorities emphasized that reported threats against academic facilities are treated with the utmost urgency, triggering immediate joint responses between school resource officers, municipal police, and county law enforcement.
Official records maintained on the Faulkner County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Roster show that Almanza’s bond was set at $1,000,000 following her preliminary booking. She remains in custody at the Faulkner County Detention Center in Conway, Faulkner County as legal proceedings move forward.
Threatening a mass shooting at an educational institution is classified as a severe offense under state law, carrying significant criminal penalties upon conviction. Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the circumstances and motives surrounding the alleged threat to ensure all potential risks to the community have been thoroughly neutralized.
Greenbrier
Home to approximately 6,000 residents, Greenbrier balances a peaceful, small-town atmosphere with convenient access to nearby urban amenities. The city located roughly twelve miles north of Conway along Highway 65.
Originally settled in the early 19th century and named for the wild saw brier vines native to the area, Greenbrier was incorporated as a second-class city on April 5, 1880. Today, its central core features vibrant local businesses along Main Street and Broadview Street, including antique malls, general stores, and family-owned eateries. The city’s highly rated public school system serves as a central anchor for the close-knit community.
Outdoor enthusiasts frequently use Greenbrier as a hub for regional recreation. Just minutes away lies Woolly Hollow State Park, which centers around the 40-acre Lake Bennett. The park provides opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, camping, and fishing, alongside historic sites like the 1882 Woolly Cabin. Additional nearby points of interest include Cadron Settlement Park and local orchards.
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