KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A 16-year-old male Blue Valley North student was arrested Sunday evening after allegedly making a social media post with threatening language and images, according to BVN Principal Tyson Ostroski.
On Sunday evening, BVN school administrators notified the Leawood Police Department of a threatening Snapchat post made toward students at Blue Valley North High School.
Leawood police made contact with the student and his parents at their home, where he was interviewed about the post and ultimately taken into custody.
He was then transported to the Johnson County Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center and remains in custody as of Tuesday, according to Leawood PD.
A criminal threats case was forwarded to the Johnson County District Attorney's office.
"The Leawood Police Department takes the safety of our schools very seriously and there is not an active threat at this time," said Leawood PD Capt. Brad Robbins in a press release. "We have been in continuous contact with the Blue Valley School District to ensure the safety of students and staff."
BVN wants to make it clear that the student is not at school.
"Consequences for threatening posts and images can include suspension and expulsion at the school level depending on the situation," Ostroski said in a letter to BVN families and staff.
BVN anticipates a normal school day Tuesday, although there will be an increased law enforcement presence on campus.
