The Federal Bureau of Investigation has released a statement concerning the recent threats to schools across western PA and West Virginia.
Penns Manor Area School District was one of several in the region that have had bomb threats called in, with one also reported at the Ligonier Valley High School yesterday that forced the cancellation of classes. Many of the threats, including the ones at Penns Manor and Ligonier Valley were unfounded.
The FBI says they are aware of the threats and say they disrupt school, waste resources and put first responders and innocent people in unnecessary danger. The agency says they are working with law enforcement partners to help where appropriate. Those who are responsible will be thoroughly investigated, and the FBI Pittsburgh office “will immediately engage with our local, state and federal partners to leverage the full extent of the law.
In Penns Manor, the suspect who made the threat was apprehended and is facing charges from State Police and disciplinary action from the school. The person behind the threat at Ligonier Valley remains unknown, but that investigation is continuing.
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