County Police investigate bomb threats made at two schools March 21-22

Threats to Bomb on School Grounds – On March 20, a School Resource Officer (SRO) received information regarding a potential threat of violence to Hylton High School located at 14051 Spriggs Rd. in Woodbridge (22193).

The investigation revealed that while in class, a student made statements of potential violence towards school staff and other students at the school.

The SRO subsequently identified the student and determined that the risk to the school was not credible.

Following the investigation, the SRO charged the student. The case will be handled through Juvenile Intake.

Charged on March 21: [Juvenile]
A 15-year-old male of Woodbridge
Charged with knowing communicate a false threat to bomb

Threats to Bomb on School Grounds – On March 21, a School Resource Officer (SRO) received information of a potential threat of violence at Potomac Middle School located at 3130 Panther Pride Dr in Dumfries (22026).

The investigation revealed that a student disrupted class by making statements of potential violence to other students at the school earlier that morning.

The SRO subsequently identified the student and determined that the risk to the school was not credible. Following the investigation, the SRO charged the student. The case will be handled through Juvenile Intake.

Charged on March 22: [Juvenile]
A 12-year-old male of Woodbridge
Charged with knowingly communicating a false threat to bomb