CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A 16-year-old Chillicothe High School student is facing potential charges after allegedly threatening a staff member, according to a Chillicothe Police Department report.
School administration contacted police on April 3rd after a staff member reported that a student made a threat while in detention on April 2nd. The staff member overheard the student say they would harm another staff member and mentioned finding their address.
The staff member who was allegedly threatened told police they felt unsafe and considered leaving school.
The school suspended the student for ten days with a recommendation for expulsion. The student denied making the threat and claimed another student might have said it.
The student’s legal guardian arrived at the school and was informed of the situation. Both the student and guardian left the premises without further incident.
The Chillicothe Police Department is recommending a charge of aggravated menacing, a fifth-degree felony, due to the alleged threat causing the victim to believe they were in danger of serious physical harm.
NOTE: All information for this story was obtained from the police report provided to the Guardian. Any discrepancies should be directed to the reporting agency.