DUPAGE COUNTY, Ill. (WBBM Newsradio) – A social media threat that prompted a brief switch to e-learning at Montini Catholic High School has been investigated and determined not to be credible, the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office said.
Authorities said they were notified Saturday evening, Feb. 8, after a threat directed at Montini students was posted on Snapchat. Detectives took over the investigation after being alerted by the Woodridge Police Department.
Sheriff’s officials said investigators quickly identified the person responsible for the post. The individual is a juvenile who does not attend Montini Catholic High School and does not live in Illinois.
As a precaution, school officials moved classes to e-learning on Monday before the juvenile was identified and the investigation was completed, according to the sheriff’s office.
“The DuPage County Sheriff’s Office and Montini Catholic High School take all threats to public safety and student safety very seriously,” Undersheriff Eddie Moore said in a statement.
Sheriff James Mendrick also urged parents to speak with their children about responsible use of social media and the potential consequences of posts made in group chats or online discussions.
The DuPage County Sheriff’s Office said it is seeking juvenile-related felony charges in connection with the incident. No additional details were immediately available.