Fayetteville-Manlius student faces charges of making terroristic threat

MANLIUS, N.Y. — A Fayetteville-Manlius High School student has been arrested after a terroristic threat was made against the school Tuesday, according to the school district.

The comments were made on the social-media site Snapchat and “involved threats of school violence at the high school,” the district said in a release.

The threats were reported to school officials who informed the Manlius Police Department’s school information resource officer based at the high school.

“The police department coordinated with school district officials and promptly identified the student and investigated the claim,” the district said. “Police determined that the student had no access to weapons, and at no time was the school in danger.”

The student, who is under the age of 16, was charged with making a terroristic threat, a Class D felony. Due to the age of the student, no name is being released. However, the district said, the case has been forwarded for prosecution.

“The safety and well-being of our students and staff are our utmost priority, and we would like to thank the Manlius Police Department for its quick response to this situation,” Superintendent Craig J. Tice said. “We will continue to be vigilant and encourage those around us to partner with us in creating an environment where all feel supported and encouraged to share concerns with a trusted adult.”

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