OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Fayette County juvenile has been identified this evening for posting threats on social media concerning Oak Hill High and Oak Hill Middle Schools. Sheriff Mike Fridley released the following information.
On Sunday, March 27, 2022, a juvenile had made a threatening post on Social Media concerning Oak Hill High and Oak Hill Middle Schools. This juvenile was identified by the Detectives of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department with major assistance from the Oak Hill Police Department. Also assisting was the Mount Hope Police Department.
This matter will now be submitted to Fayette County Prosecuting Attorney Anthony Ciliberti to determine appropriate criminal charges.
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office and Fayette County Schools take every lawful precaution to ensure the safety of students and staff at our schools. If anyone has information about pending violence or threats to occur at schools, or knows of a potentially dangerous situation like this, they are encouraged to tell staff at the school or call local law enforcement. Again we ask that authorities be notified as soon as you see any type of post on social media.