PW Police quell suggested violence against teacher at Patriot High; two juveniles charged

Threats on School Grounds – On February 26 at 11 a..m., a School Resource Officer received information of a potential threat of violence against a Prince William County Public School teacher at Patriot High School located at 10504 Kettle Run Rd in Nokesville (20181), according to Officer Nathan Probus, spokesman for PWC Police Department.

The investigation revealed that two students, a 14-year-old male and a 16-year-old male, communicated over the social media app “Snapchat” suggesting violence against a specific teacher at the school. The students also posted a picture of a suspected firearm that was later determined to be a BB gun, according to Probus.

The School Resource Officer subsequently located both students and quickly determined that the threat was not credible. Following the investigation, the officer obtained petitions for both students who were served and released back to the custody of a family member.

Charged on February 26:
A 16-year-old male of Bristow
A 14-year-old male of Gainesville
Both were charged with threats of serious bodily injury on school property
Court Date: Pending | Status: Released to the custody of a family member