According to Oneida County Sheriff Robert M. Maciol, on 09/15/2022 at approximately 12:00 PM, Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the VVS High School for a reported threat made by a student on the school bus. The criminal investigation unit was notified and responded to the school as well.

The threat was investigated where it was found not to be credible. The juvenile was later arrested for making a threat of mass harm and referred to Oneida County Juvenile Probation on a later date. Due to the juvenile’s age, no identifying information will be provided.