WARREN CO., Pa. (EYT) – Terroristic Threats were reported at both Sheffield Area Middle High School and Warren Area High School on Tuesday.

According to a report released by the Warren-based State Police, around 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 6, PSP Warren Troopers responded to the Sheffield Area Middle High School to investigate a verbal threat which was made by a known juvenile male indicating he would “shoot up the school.” As troopers arrived on the scene, the threat was assessed and thoroughly investigated.

The juvenile was taken into custody, while a juvenile petition was being prepared to charge him with third-degree felony Terroristic Threats and Disorderly Conduct. An emergency hearing was held in front of Judge Hammond, and the juvenile was committed to an Adolescent Center in Oil City pending an adjudication hearing.

At 3:05 p.m., a second threat was reported at the Warren Area High School. Warren-based State Troopers responded to the high school and conducted a thorough criminal investigation and subsequently arrested a known 16-year-old male for making verbal threats to “shoot up the school.”

He was taken into custody and charged with third-degree Terroristic Threats and Disorderly Conduct. He was then taken into custody by Warren County Juvenile Probation and placed accordingly awaiting an adjudication hearing.

The PA State Police takes every threat reported with a zero-tolerance approach. PSP will assess the validity of each alleged threat and investigate thoroughly on a case by case basis and will see those responsible held accountable for their actions.