UPDATE: Three Students Accused of Making ‘Threats of Violence’ at Franklin High School

| February 28, 2018

SANDYCREEK TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Three Franklin Area High School students are facing charges following a threat of violence at the school.

According to a release issued by Franklin-based State Police Tpr. Miller, a potential threat of violence was reported to school officials on Monday.

A full investigation was conducted and it was determined that there was no imminent danger to staff or students.

Three juveniles – two 16-year-old males and one 15-year-old male – will be charged with terroristic threats through District Judge Matthew T. Kirtland’s office.

They will be processed through the juvenile court system.

“The safety and security of school students and staff in all districts is the primary concern and every
potential threat will be thoroughly investigated,” said Tpr. Miller in the release.

Franklin Superintendent Pamela Dye released the following statement to the media:

“Yesterday, a threat of violence was reported to the high school principal by a student. It was determined to be an authentic threat and the matter was turned over to the Franklin State Police.”

“The district followed our discipline policy. A call was made last evening to the parents/faculty/staff of the junior senior high school to provide information that a threat had been made and it was be handled by the Franklin State Police. Of course, the safety and welfare of our school community is of utmost importance.”


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