MERIDEN — A 16-year-old juvenile was arrested and charged with first-degree threatening and second-degree breach of peace following a bomb threat made to Platt High School, according to the Meriden Police Department.
The threat, which surfaced on social media on November 7, prompted a swift response from the Meriden Police Department Patrol Division, School Resource Officers, the Connecticut State Police K9 unit, and the Meriden Police Special Crimes Unit.
An extensive investigation led to the arrest of the teenager, whose identity has not been disclosed due to their minor status.
The Meriden Police Department Detective Division expressed gratitude to the City of Meriden Board of Education and the staff from Hartford Hospital for their assistance during the investigation.
The incident caused significant disruption to the community and the school’s learning environment, highlighting the considerable impact such threats have.
The response required the mobilization of numerous resources and several hours of work, including executing search warrants and conducting interviews.
The Meriden Police Department stressed the seriousness with which it treats school threats, emphasizing its dedication to investigating such incidents and holding the responsible parties accountable.
The department hopes that their thorough investigations will reassure parents about the safety of their children at school.
The juvenile, in addition to facing criminal charges, will also be subject to separate disciplinary action from the school they attend.
The department’s commitment to addressing school threats aims to prevent future occurrences and maintain a safe educational environment for all students.
