Glenbard West Bomb Threats: Student Charged, Investigation Continues

GLEN ELLYN, IL — A 17-year-old student faces felony charges in connection with the bomb threat that was called in to Glenbard West High School Wednesday.

The high school had been evacuated around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday after a bomb threat was received. An investigation led police to discover no bombs, so the school was reopened around 2 p.m.

Police say a suspect was identified in the early phases of the investigation into Wednesday's incident. The teen was charged with two counts of felony disorderly conduct and is currently being held in the Kane County Juvenile Detention Center.

After the arrest, Glen Ellyn Police Chief Philip Norton shared the following statement, "I am extremely pleased that our team was able to quickly identify the suspect. We are also very thankful for the assistance and support from State's Attorney Bob Berlin and his office."

Glen Ellyn Police are continuing to investigate a bomb threat made against Glenbard West High School less than a week before this incident. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Glen Ellyn Police Department at 630-469-1187.