12-Year-Old Accused Of Threatening Poughkeepsie Middle School

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — Another social media threat was made against the Poughkeepsie Middle School.

A 12-year-old was accused of making a threat to bring a gun to the middle school, the Poughkeepsie Journal reported.

Officials said the threat was made on SnapChat and the child was charged with felony making a terroristic threat.

In a posting on the district's website, Superintendent Eric Jay Rosser said the district was made aware of the threat Thursday morning.

"Through the vigilance of members of our community," he said, "the source of this threat was quickly identified and as per PCSD safety protocols, the Poughkeepsie Police Department was contacted and is investigating this matter."

Rosser said parents are encouraged to check their child's social media accounts, speak with their child about the appropriate use of social media, discuss the consequences associated with improper use and reinforce the importance of the educational opportunity provided to them.

Both the high school and the middle school were closed Tuesday and Wednesday because of a threat made against them. On Wednesday afternoon, school officials said an investigation by local and state law enforcement did not find any credible evidence to support the threat.

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