West Carrollton Intermediate student arrested after school threat

West Carrollton Intermediate School is ready for 5th and 6th grade students on August 24 when the new school year begins.

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West Carrollton Intermediate School is ready for 5th and 6th grade students on August 24 when the new school year begins.

MORAINE — A West Carrollton Intermediate School student is in custody today after an alleged online threat to the school, which serves students in fifth and sixth grades.

“A male student from the sixth grade made threats of violence over the social media app Snapchat,” Moraine Police Chief Craig Richardson told the Dayton Daily News. “He was arrested before arriving at school for inducing panic, a felony of the second degree.”

At this time, further investigation is still ongoing, Richardson said.

An emailed notification from Principal Monica Woods this morning informed district families that the school at 4100 South Dixie Drive was made aware of a social media threat posted by the student.

“We (took) immediate action and contacted the Moraine PD and secured the campus,” Woods’ 9:03 a.m. notification read.

The student involved was secured immediately and the investigation was completed, she said.

“I’m happy to say that at no time was there any viable threat or harm to any students or staff during this incident,” Woods said.

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