Local police investigators provide update regarding threat at Lowville Academy

LOWVILLE- Authorities have provided an update regarding a threat that was investigated at Lowville Academy.

The incident reportedly occurred on Monday, the Lowville Village Police said. According to Chief of Police Daryl Ortlieb, a 14-year-old student threatened to harm fellow students and staff members. 

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Once staff members were made aware of the situation, the student had already vacated the campus, but was quickly located by police, authorities said. 

As a result of a police investigation, the teenage suspect was formally charged on Tuesday with making a threat of mass harm. 

As of this report, the Lowville Village Police said no further details will be released or explained further. 

Image via the Lowville Village Police.