Major Police Presence at Margaretville CSD Following Threats - School Says Individual Has Been Identified

MARGARETVILLE — A late-breaking series of events unfolded shortly before press time. Our newspaper will follow up with more information in the coming weeks.

Margaretville Central School announced Friday that an individual allegedly made threats against the district on social media. There was a significant police presence at the school Wednesday following the alleged threat. 

The school stated that “After a thorough investigation that began in the early morning hours and continued into the afternoon, the individual responsible for making the threat has been located and identified. All necessary appropriate actions within the scope of the law have been addressed and the district is taking appropriate steps in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct to address the incident.”

The district thanked the New York State Police and that their “efforts played a critical role in resolving this matter and helping us return to a sense of safety and calm. We recognize that today’s events caused fear, frustration, and uncertainty for many in our school community.”

“We also understand that the limited information we were able to share during the investigation may have added to that stress. Please know that this was necessary to maintain the integrity of the investigation and to ensure everyone’s safety. We appreciate those who came forward to report their concerns. We encourage all students, staff, families, and community members to continue reporting any safety concerns directly to school officials or by using the anonymous Sandy Hook Say Something hotline. Phone: 1-844-5-SAYNOW (1-844-572-9669) Website: www.saysomething.net We thank our students, staff, and law enforcement for their cooperation in ensuring the continued safety of our school community. With appreciation, The Margaretville Central School District Administrative Team,” read the statement.

We will continue to report as we receive more information.