Teen accused of posting school threat on social media

<p>Students at Riverhead High School saw an increased police presence around campus Monday after a classmate was arrested for allegedly making a threat against the school on social media.</p>

News 12 Staff

Sep 25, 2017, 3:39 PM

Updated 2,419 days ago

Share:

Students at Riverhead High School saw an increased police presence around campus Monday after a classmate was arrested for allegedly making a threat against the school on social media.
Parents tell News 12 that the student shared an image of what appeared to be a high-powered rifle on Snapchat along with the text, "excited for school TM," shorthand for tomorrow. The post also included a wilted flower emoji.
Following an investigation, Riverhead police arrested the 15-year-old student and charged him with making a terroristic threat.
The teen, whose identity was not released, was given a court date and released to his parents.
The school district sent out a recorded phone message to parents this morning explaining the threat and noting that there would be extra officers at the school. School officials also reminded parents to talk to their kids about making responsible social media posts.
In a statement to News 12, the district says, "While there is no current threat, we take all matters concerning the safety of our students and staff seriously."


More from News 12
1:39
Large police presence descends at busy New Rochelle intersection

Large police presence descends at busy New Rochelle intersection

1:57
Spotty showers throughout Saturday in the Hudson Valley; scattered showers for first half of Mother's Day

Spotty showers throughout Saturday in the Hudson Valley; scattered showers for first half of Mother's Day

2:28
Mount Vernon officials: 2 teens injured in separate stabbings

Mount Vernon officials: 2 teens injured in separate stabbings

0:32
Authorities: Dutchess County drug dealer caught for 2nd time selling narcotics

Authorities: Dutchess County drug dealer caught for 2nd time selling narcotics

0:29
Flock of ducks rescued from rooftop in Yonkers

Flock of ducks rescued from rooftop in Yonkers

0:34
Metro-North upgrades at Croton-on-Hudson complete

Metro-North upgrades at Croton-on-Hudson complete

0:24
7 Kohl's in Hudson Valley to open Babies 'R' Us locations. See list of stores

7 Kohl's in Hudson Valley to open Babies 'R' Us locations. See list of stores

0:53
Beloved Yonkers park reopens with a new look

Beloved Yonkers park reopens with a new look

1:44
Fares on Cross-Hudson ferries and buses to be slashed for Orange and Rockland residents to as low as $1 per ride

Fares on Cross-Hudson ferries and buses to be slashed for Orange and Rockland residents to as low as $1 per ride

0:30
Police ID victim killed in Yellow Freight property crash as Tennessee man

Police ID victim killed in Yellow Freight property crash as Tennessee man

1:43
Lawsuit filed against FedEx, its former driver for Dutchess County rape of underage girl inside FedEx truck

Lawsuit filed against FedEx, its former driver for Dutchess County rape of underage girl inside FedEx truck

0:31
Marine from Westchester seriously injured in Orange County crash

Marine from Westchester seriously injured in Orange County crash

0:57
Volunteer group of nurses pay tribute to colleagues with creation of Hudson Valley Nurses Honor Guard

Volunteer group of nurses pay tribute to colleagues with creation of Hudson Valley Nurses Honor Guard

1:17
16-year-old charged with 2nd-degree assault in stabbing at Mount Vernon HS

16-year-old charged with 2nd-degree assault in stabbing at Mount Vernon HS

0:36
Garnerville man accused of killing teen in hit-and-run offered 1 to 3 years in prison: Rockland County DA

Garnerville man accused of killing teen in hit-and-run offered 1 to 3 years in prison: Rockland County DA

0:20
$33M in funding being allocated to Dutchess, Ulster and Rockland counties to create new transitional, emergency housing

$33M in funding being allocated to Dutchess, Ulster and Rockland counties to create new transitional, emergency housing

1:02
Headlines: Man faces child endangerment charges, fatal accident, victim ID’d in fatal fire

Headlines: Man faces child endangerment charges, fatal accident, victim ID’d in fatal fire

0:24
Day-old abandoned kittens found in milk carton in need of foster homes

Day-old abandoned kittens found in milk carton in need of foster homes

0:20
Jet Blue to fly to Puerto Rico from Westchester County Airport come fall

Jet Blue to fly to Puerto Rico from Westchester County Airport come fall

1:30
Former discount shopping hotspot Playtog's Plaza to be reinvented

Former discount shopping hotspot Playtog's Plaza to be reinvented