On December 7, Yonkers Police Detectives effected the arrest of a 17-year-old Yonkers Public Schools high school student. He will be charged with Making a Terroristic Threat, a Class D Felony in the New York State Penal Law. Due to his age, he will be processed as an Adolescent Offender and no identifying information will be released.
It is alleged the student made overt threats to shoot-up the school. Other students came forward and reported the comments to the school administration. Yonkers Police were notified and an investigation was initiated by our Intelligence Division, yielding probable cause to charge the student. No physical acts were carried out in support of the threats. The investigation is on-going, and additional information may be released as it becomes available.
The City of Yonkers, Yonkers Police, and Yonkers Public Schools places the highest priority on student safety, and commends the actions of those students who came forward.#YonkersPDThe City of Yonkers
