INDIANAPOLIS – Troopers from the Indiana State Police (ISP) – Indianapolis Post have investigated three separate school threats in the past week. Two resulted in the arrest and incarceration of juvenile defendants, and the third was unsubstantiated.
The tips were received from an online source. Working closely with the affected school personnel, troopers swiftly identified suspects and obtained search warrants. Two juveniles, ages 12 and 15, believed to be responsible for the threats were taken into custody. The three investigations were unrelated.
ISP Lt. Josh Watson said. “Threats of violence toward a school must be taken seriously and it is essential to investigate each incident thoroughly and utilize every investigative resource available. Anyone with information about a threat of violence should immediately report it to the school and police. School safety is among our highest priorities and we will continue to work with our partners across the state to ensure kids are safe at school.”
The arrests were based on probable cause of a crime. Due to the suspects being juveniles, the release of information is limited. All suspects are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in court.
