Two School Threats in One Day; Teens Now in Custody

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SHENANDOAH COUNTY, Va. – The Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) successfully thwarted two different school threats on Wednesday.

According to a media release from the SCSO, the incidents occurred September 11, 2024.

The first incident involved a 15-year-old Strasburg female. A Snapchat post, allegedly made by the teen, hinted at school violence and threats. The post was then distributed to other students.

This juvenile has been charged with:

18.2-83: Threats to bomb or damage buildings or means of transportation; false information as to danger to such buildings, etc.

18.2-60: Threats of death or bodily injury to a person or member of his family; threats of death or bodily injury to persons on school property; threats of death or bodily injury to health care providers; penalty.

The second incident involved a 16-year-old Strasburg male. While riding the morning school bus, the teen allegedly made verbal threats related to school violence. Upon hearing the threats, other students reported the incident to Shenandoah County school officials and the SCSO.

This juvenile was charged with:

18.2-83: Threats to bomb or damage buildings or means of transportation; false information as to danger to such buildings, etc.

Both teens were taken into custody and transported to Juvenile Intake in Woodstock, where they await scheduled detention hearings.

Officials have not yet indicated if the two events were related. The SCSO reports that both students, and their respective parents, have been cooperative in the investigations.