(Stuart) A juvenile has been charged with Threat of Terrorism in Guthrie County.
The Stuart Police Department says on Thursday morning, at approximately 10:54 a.m. , Stuart Police and Guthrie County Deputies were dispatched to the West Central Valley High School in the 3200 block of White Pole Road for the report of a threatening note that had been discovered by a student. Following their protocols, West Central Valley Community School District Staff implemented a lockdown of the building and law enforcement immediately responded and secured the campus.
Responding Officers investigated, and using physical evidence, quickly determined the identity of a person of interest. After being interviewed, that person confessed to writing and leaving the note. The juvenile will be charged in juvenile court with Threat of Terrorism, a Class D Felony.
The Stuart Police Department says there is no connection between this incident and a similar incident that occurred at the same school last week and there is no evidence that any real threat existed during either of these incidents.
Due to the juvenile suspects age, their identity will not be released at this time. This is an ongoing investigation and additional charges may be filed.
Criminal charges are merely allegations based on probable cause. All defendants are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
