14-year-old from Canada arrested in Bethlehem school swatting incidents
FBI Special Agent in Charge Craig Tremaroli and Bethlehem Police Chief Gina Cocchiara speak about the arrest of a suspect in the school swatting incidents. (Dan Levy/WNYT)
A 14-year-old from Canada has been arrested in connection with the threats against Bethlehem High School, the FBI and Bethlehem Police announced on Monday.
The youth has been charged with making terroristic threats.
In September, the district received six phone calls threatening gun violence at the high school, middle school and against the football team.
In October, the district received four threatening phone calls in a two-day period on Oct. 1 and Oct. 2.
No threats were found. Police have said previously that they believe they are not credible.
In addition, there was a 13-year-old arrested in connection for allegedly making a bomb threat
NewsChannel 13’s Dan Levy was at the news conference and will bring you more information about what led police to this suspect on air and online.