High school student in Saltville arrested for social media threat

A Northwood High School student in Smyth County, Virginia is accused of making a violent threat on social media.

A report from the Sheriff’s Office said a Northwood administrator was made aware of the message that mentioned a gun and then contacted law enforcement. Investigators were sent to the home of the juvenile where he was placed in custody.

The child is charged with one count of communicating a threat of bodily harm and is scheduled to appear in Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court.

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