13-Year-Old Suspect Arrested In School Threat Case In Bridgeport: PD

BRIDGEPORT, CT — A 13-year-old suspect was arrested by Bridgeport police Wednesday in connection with recent threats against local schools, according to authorities.

The juvenile has been charged with first-degree threatening, but authorities have not disclosed additional information about the teen due to the individual's age.

Schools were dismissed early on Thursday in Bridgeport, as a result of the threats, and classes were canceled on Friday as a precaution, officials said.

"The Chief of Police recognizes the importance of keeping Bridgeport’s youth safe and free from the threat of violence," wrote Tiadora Josef, the city's Director of Public Information. "As always, the safety of our children will remain a major priority within our police department."

Local, state and federal law enforcement will continue using "the latest technology to facilitate swift and immediate action with incidents of this nature," Josef added.