Lake Ridge Middle School threatened; suspect, 12, held at PWC Juvenile Detention

School Threats – On Feb. 22, 2023 at 6:13PM,  Prince William County Police officers responded to investigate a potential threat of violence made towards Lake Ridge Middle School, located at 12350 Mohican Road in Woodbridge (22192), according to Master Police Officer Renee Carr, public information officer.

The investigation revealed that an unknown individual, later identified as a student of another school, posted threats directed towards the school over Snapchat. A student who received the message immediately informed a family member who contacted police. During the investigation, the School Resource Officer identified the sender of the messages and determined the threat to the school was not credible.

Following the investigation, the student, identified as a 12-year-old female juvenile, was arrested.
Charged on February 23, 2023: [Juvenile]
A 12-year-old female juvenile of Woodbridge
Charged with threats of death or bodily injury
Court Date: Pending | Status: Held at the Juvenile Detention Center