Pittsburgh-Area Student Arrested After Alleged School Threat

PITTSBURGH, PA — A juvenile has been arrested and is facing criminal charges after allegedly making an online threat referencing his Pittsburgh-area school district.

The threat was made against people in the Belle Vernon Area School District, the Westmoreland County District Attorney's Office said.

Rostraver Township Police launched an investigation last week after the threat was made while the juvenile was playing online video games with a person in Minnesota.

The Minnesota resident reported the threat to local authorities.

Rostraver Township Police executed a search warrant at the juvenile’s residence and any corresponding electronic devices.

“The prompt and proactive measures of the Rostraver Police Department and Belle Vernon Area School District to intercept this threat, credible or not, should be commended," Westmoreland County Distrorney Nicole Zicarelli said.

"I am thankful for the individual who reported this and that all students and staff are safe.”

Being a minor, the student was not identfied. He faces charges of terroristic threats and simple assault.