School threat rates among juveniles and adults

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – What happens when a threat is called into a public area?

If an identity is proven, that person can be charged with a terroristic threats crime. Neither adults nor juveniles are immune to the charge within West Virginia.

These threats are common around the start of the school season according to the Beckley Police Department. Those with the department say juveniles are more likely to threaten schools while adults tend to target hospitals or businesses.

“Sadly, it is common now and it’s for various reasons that sometimes we know, sometimes we never figure out,” said Jason McDaniel, Lieutenant Beckley Police Department.

The time of the year can often determine if more juveniles or adults make threats to public areas.
McDaniel said juveniles usually make more threats as compared to adults at the beginning of school season.

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