A 17-year-old boy is facing a new set of charges after allegedly issuing threats against Chartiers Valley School District, leading to a shutdown of in-person instruction. According to WPXI, Allegheny County Police were summoned to investigate a handwritten note deemed threatening, which instigated the transition to online learning for the safety of the students and the staff.
Following an in-depth investigation, authorities concluded that the teen, who had previously been charged with terroristic threats on November 11 for another incident involving the same district, was the suspect. The first round of disruptions reportedly included a threat to Parkway West Career and Technology Center, resulting in online classes and the cancelation of after-school activities. The juvenile suspect was taken into custody on Friday evening, with charges filed by the police with the district attorney's office.
District officials did not disclose details on the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the concerning note. However, the Chartiers Valley School District website informed parents and students about the shift to remote learning and the cancellation of after-school engagements on Friday. Interim Superintendent Joseph Dimperio referred to the suspect as a student in crisis after the initial incident but didn't provide additional identification, as TribLIVE reported.
