LUCASVILLE, Ohio — Two juveniles are facing felony charges after Scioto County Sheriff’s Office detectives investigated a threat involving Valley Local Schools, authorities said.
The sheriff’s office said it was notified Oct. 17 of a potential threat involving the district. Deputies took a report, and detectives opened an investigation, according to the sheriff’s office.
During the investigation, detectives received additional information that raised further concerns about school safety, the sheriff’s office said. Deputies and detectives worked with school officials to investigate the report and take steps to protect students and staff, according to the release.
On Oct. 18, two juveniles were located and taken into custody without incident, the sheriff’s office said. Detectives also recovered evidence connected to the investigation, according to the release.
Both juveniles are accused of one count each of making a terroristic threat, complicity to making a terroristic threat, grand theft of a firearm, receiving stolen property and tampering with evidence, all third-degree felonies, and one count of inducing panic, a fourth-degree felony, according to the sheriff’s office. They are being held at the Ross County Juvenile Detention Center, the release said.
Sheriff David Thoroughman commended Valley Local Schools for promptly reporting the matter and assisting detectives during the investigation, according to the release. The sheriff’s office said the safety of students and staff remains a priority.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges may be referred to Scioto County Juvenile Court, the sheriff’s office said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sgt. Jodi Conkel at 740-351-1091.
Suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
The information contained in this story was obtained from the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office.
