Crime
Weirton 13-Year-Old Arrested on Terrorist Threats Charge
The juvenile will be charged with the felony offense of “Threatening a Terroristic Act” and will face prosecution accordingly.
Weirton, WV – A 13-year-old female student from the 7th grade has been arrested on one count of felony Terrorist Threats, according to the Weirton Police Department.
The charge stems from a social media post where individual students were threatened. The juvenile is currently being held at a juvenile detention facility and is scheduled to be arraigned in Hancock County Magistrate Court on Friday.
Hancock County Prosecuting Attorney Steven E. Dragisich released a statement regarding the incident, stating that on or about September 11, 2024, the following message was posted on Snapchat: “I am coming for you guys. This is more people on my list.” The post then listed seven juveniles who attend Weir Middle School. Additionally, references to “shooting up” Weir Middle School were made in the conversation section of the same Snapchat account and were shared with multiple students.
Following a thorough investigation by the Weirton Police Department, the juvenile responsible for the threats was detained. The juvenile will be charged with the felony offense of “Threatening a Terroristic Act” and will face prosecution accordingly.
Prosecutor Dragisich expressed gratitude to the Weirton Police Department, the Hancock County Board of Education, and the Hancock County Prosecutors Office for their dedication and efforts in identifying and apprehending the juvenile.
The Weirton Police Department worked closely with the Hancock County Prosecutors Office and the Hancock County Board of Education during the investigation.
Hunter Army Airfield, GA — The Commander of Hunter Army Airfield has issued an emergency lockdown order for the installation.
All personnel are instructed to immediately secure their facilities, remain indoors, and ensure all windows and doors are closed and locked.
Individuals are advised to:
- Stay inside their current location.
- Lock all windows and doors.
- Keep phone lines open for emergency communications.
- Monitor official social media channels for real-time updates.
- Report accountability to their chain of command.
An “All Clear” notification will be issued once the situation has been resolved.
Outbound traffic is now permitted through designated gates; however, each vehicle is subject to thorough inspections.
This applies only to individuals who were already inside their vehicles prior to the update.
All other personnel should remain stationary and avoid unnecessary movement within the installation.
Additionally, Pulaski Elementary School, located near Hunter Army Airfield, has been placed on precautionary lockdown as a safety measure, according to the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System.
Further details will be provided as the situation develops.