Two Juveniles Charged After Threat Investigation Involving Valley Local Schools

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Two juveniles are in custody and facing felony charges after Scioto County sheriff’s detectives investigated a reported threat involving Valley Local Schools, Sheriff David Thoroughman announced Monday.

The sheriff’s office was notified of a potential threat on Saturday, October 17, and detectives opened an investigation. As the investigation went on, detectives received additional information that raised concerns about school safety. Deputies and detectives worked with school officials to investigate the report and take steps to protect students and staff.

On Sunday, October 18, both juveniles were located and taken into custody without incident. Detectives also recovered evidence connected to the investigation.

Both juveniles are being held at the Ross County Juvenile Detention Center. Charges filed in the case include:

Making a Terroristic Threat, a third-degree felony
Complicity to Making a Terroristic Threat, a third-degree felony
Grand Theft of a Firearm, a third-degree felony
Receiving Stolen Property, a third-degree felony
Tampering with Evidence, a third-degree felony
Inducing Panic, a fourth-degree felony

The sheriff’s office did not release the juveniles’ names or ages.

Thoroughman commended Valley Local Schools for promptly reporting the matter and assisting detectives during the investigation, and said the safety of students and school staff remains a priority for the sheriff’s office.

The investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges may be referred to the Scioto County Juvenile Court. Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Jodi Conkel at 740-351-1091.

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