Juvenile Charged For Social Media Threat To Oswego East HS

OSWEGO, IL—Through an investigation involving the Oswego Police Department and Oswego Community School District 308, a 15-year-old juvenile student faces felony disorderly conduct charges over a social media threat to Oswego East High School, police said. Authorities deemed the threat not credible.

The district was informed Tuesday that the subject in question shared a list of names with fellow students over the weekend, and it was re-shared over social media amongst several students.

Theresa Komitas, director of communications and public relations for the district, said the district applauds those who brought the concern to the attention of the administration.

“Several days went by from when [the list] was created on social media and shared between people before it was brought to the administration’s attention, but we certainly appreciate the people that did do that,” Komitas said.

The charges against the juvenile student were approved by the Kendall County State’s Attorney’s Office, police said.

The subject in question has a pending court date.

An extra police presence will remain at Oswego East High School through the end of the week, police said.

Staff members in the student services department will be available to students, should they have questions or concerns.

“That’s always there for students anytime they need support,” Komitas said. “Anytime someone’s feeling concerned, anxious or upset, that’s available to them. It’s mainly just a reminder to students that that’s there for them.”

The Oswego Police Department thanked the school district and the public for their cooperation throughout the investigation.