School Threat Suspect IDed, Released Until Baltimore County Trial

DUNDALK, MD — Police on Friday released the name of the suspect accused of threatening a Dundalk school campus this week.

Officers said they arrested 18-year-old Montaz Napier-Wright of Dundalk.

Authorities accused him of making Thursday threats that started a lockout at Dundalk High School and Sollers Point Technical High School, which share a campus.

Online court records show Napier-Wright was charged with making a threat of mass violence and disturbing the operation of a school. Both charges are misdemeanors.

Judge Krystin J. Richardson on Friday released the suspect on recognizance until his Nov. 13 trial.

Police said their investigation started Thursday at 9:31 a.m. after learning about the threat made on social media.

"It is important that everybody, including students, understand the ramifications of making threats, whether they are true or not," the Baltimore County Police Department said in a Thursday press release. "Making threats can have serious legal consequences."

The police department and Baltimore County Public Schools both declined to answer Patch's questions on whether Napier-Wright is a current student at either school.

"The Baltimore County Police Department continues to remind all students, parents and staff to report any suspicious or threatening activity," the agency said. "Threats can be reported to school resource officers or school administrators. Information may also be provided through the Safe Schools Maryland App. The Baltimore County Police Department investigates all school threats in collaboration with Baltimore County Public Schools."

BCPS declined Patch's request for a comment.

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