UPDATE: Suspect who made threats to harm students identified as New York teen
DATE: September 30, 2021
INCIDENT: CRIMINAL THREATS
LOCATION: ETIWANDA HIGH SCHOOL 13500 VICTORIA STREET, RANCHO CUCAMONGA
SUSPECT(S): UNKNOWN MALE
***UPDATE***
Rancho Cucamonga Police Department (RCPD) detectives continued investigating various leads related to the threats made last night. Search warrants were written and served to the internet social media platform on which the threat was made. Through the search warrant information obtained, detectives learned the person responsible for the threats utilized an internet connection from a residence in New York. RCPD detectives received investigative assistance from the FBI to identify the suspect responsible for the threats. The suspect was identified as a 14-year-old male juvenile and was contacted at his residence by law enforcement.
Detectives have determined there are no additional involved suspects and will continue to coordinate with New York law enforcement officials for potential criminal charges to be filed in the state of New York related to the criminal threats. RCPD is grateful for the assistance and support provided by the students and parents, and the Chaffey Joint Union High School District officials who reported this threat.
SUMMARY: On Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at approximately 7:20 PM, the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department began receiving multiple calls from students and parents as well as from the Chaffey Joint Union High School District regarding threats made on social media. The reporting parties consisted mostly of students from Etiwanda High School who participated in an online chat group, where an unknown male in the group threatened to harm students the following day at school. Detectives were immediately assigned to the investigation and have been working on the case throughout the night. Rancho Cucamonga Police officials have been in communication with Etiwanda High School and district officials, who have been aiding in the investigation. The Rancho Cucamonga Police Department is committed to ensuring the safety of all students and staff and is providing an increased deputy presence at the school as the investigation continues. An update will be provided as additional information becomes available.
Rancho Cucamonga Police Department would like to thank our community for immediately reporting this threat. As always, we would like to remind you - If You See Something, Say Something.
Refer: Sergeant David Page
Station: Rancho Cucamonga
Phone No. 909-477-2800
Case No. 112110918
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Rancho Cucamonga Police Department
10510 Civic Center Dr
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 909-477-2800