Arrest Made In Second Threat At New Canaan High School: UPDATE

NEW CANAAN, CT — An arrest has been made in connection with a threat to harm students at New Canaan High School, which was discovered by school administrators on Friday, according to police.

"Following an investigation by the [school resource officer] and Youth Sergeant, a 17-year-old juvenile, (resident of New Canaan) was issued a Juvenile Summons for Breach of Peace," said New Canaan Police Lt. Jason Ferraro in a statement.

"As this matter involves a juvenile no further information will be released," Ferraro added. "It should be noted that at no time during this incident/investigation were any students or faculty in harm’s way. The threat was deemed to not be credible."

New Canaan police increased patrols at the school on Friday during the investigation.

Friday's arrest marks the second threat — and second arrest of a student — this week. Both threats were deemed by police not to be credible.

Original story: Additional New Canaan police officers were stationed on campus at New Canaan High School on Friday following the discovery of an online threat against students, according to authorities.

School administrators notified New Canaan police at about 6:50 a.m. on Friday about a "potential threat" they discovered. The nature of the threat was not disclosed by police, but the incident marks the second threat at the school this week.

"The threat was via social media and was generic in its content but raised concerns of the school administration and in best practice for the safety of the students the New Canaan Police were contacted," said New Canaan Police Lt. Jason Ferraro in a statement. As a result, additional officers were stationed at the school.

"An investigation is underway by the [school resource officer] and the Youth Sergeant as to the nature of the threat and who is responsible for making the threat," Ferraro added. "If evidence of any criminal wrongdoing is discovered the New Canaan Police will take appropriate action and will provide additional releases at that time. As this matter is an active investigation no further information will be released."

Earlier this week, a 16-year-old student was arrested on a charge of breach of peace in connection with a threat of harm toward students. Police did not disclose whether the Friday threat was related to Jan. 13 threat.

"The safety of New Canaan’s students, faculty and staff is our highest priority," Ferraro said. "Our Department will aggressively investigate all threats regarding our schools and we will ensure those responsible for these threats are prosecuted."