(Westport, CT) On Wednesday, September 6th , the Westport Police Department was notified of a threat made in an online gaming chat room in late August. The individual threatened violence at a school near his home on September 8 th . The Federal Bureau of Investigation traced the threat back to a Westport public school student. The student’s parents were notified and were cooperative with investigators. At no time did the youth have access to any weapons. The student was interviewed the F.B.I. and Westport investigators and has since been charged with 53a-181 Breach of Peace 2 nd and 53a-62 Threatening 2nd .

The Westport Police Department has been working closely with Westport Public School administrators and we are confident the safety of students is not in jeopardy. Additionally, the school administration will be addressing the issue and following up with appropriate disciplinary action.

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