DANVILLE — The second school threat of the school year for District 118 leads to a juvenile being arrested on Thursday.
Back in November, the district sent home all students in the district following an anonymous call stating, “school shooting, 10 a.m.”
In a letter posted on District 118’s Facebook page, Danville District 118 Superintendent John Hart said Thursday’s threat was made before school started, and district staff worked with Danville Police officers immediately.
“The police were able to quickly locate the individual responsible, and the person has been apprehended,” Hart wrote. “At no time were students and staff in danger, and the situation was resolved before the school day began.”
There is not much that can be released about the crime because of the accused being a minor. However, officials with the Danville Police Department did say in a news release the threat of shooting up an unidentified school in Danville came over the phone. And, the investigation was quick
“Through investigative efforts, officers were able to locate and identify the source of the threat, which was determined to be a juvenile,” said Deputy Chief Doug Miller in the release. “The juvenile was taken into custody and processed on the following charges: making a terroristic threat, disorderly conduct – threat of violence on or at school property, and disorderly conduct – reporting a false alarm or complaint via 9-1-1.”
Police say they take every threat seriously, and if you make a false threat, you will face the consequences.
“Incidents involving threats or false reports place unnecessary strain on emergency resources and pose a risk to the public and first responders and will be aggressively pursued to the fullest extent of the law,” Danville Police officials wrote.
Messages were left with Danville Police Chief Christopher Yates, and the District 118 School Board President Darlene Halloran seeking additional information.