Clermont County Sheriff’s Office deputies announced Tuesday evening that a 13‑year‑old male student from Monroe Township has been charged after sending threatening messages on Snapchat to a fellow student at New Richmond Middle School (NRMS). The messages referenced a plan to “shoot up” the school, prompting New Richmond police to request assistance from the sheriff’s department.
Investigation and arrest
Detectives interviewed the teenager, who admitted to writing the statements but asserted he had no intention of carrying them out. A search of his home, conducted with the cooperation of his guardians, confirmed that he did not have access to any firearms. Deputies then arrested the youth and transported him to the Clermont County Detention Center, where he will remain in custody until a hearing scheduled for Wednesday morning.
School district response
New Richmond Exempted Village School District Superintendent Paul Daniels posted a statement on Facebook reassuring parents and staff that there is no ongoing threat to the school or its community. Daniels emphasized that law‑enforcement agencies are leading the investigation and that the district will follow its Code of Conduct, which allows for disciplinary actions up to and including expulsion.
“As much as I want to share as much as possible with our community, I have to let the Police take the lead,” Daniels wrote. “In this incident, the New Richmond Police Department and the Clermont County Sheriff’s Department must coordinate. We cannot say anything publicly until the police have done what they need to do.”
Charges and next steps
The teenager faces one count of inducing panic and one count of disorderly conduct. He will appear before a judge for a custody hearing, where the court will determine whether he remains in detention or is released to his guardians under supervision.
Superintendent Daniels added that the district will continue to work closely with law‑enforcement officials, providing information and support as requested. “In the era of social media, hours can feel like a lifetime, and news travels fast. In these situations, it is important for the district and law enforcement to get things right,” Daniels said.
Community impact
Parents in the New Richmond area expressed relief that the threat was identified quickly and that the school district is taking a measured, transparent approach. The incident underscores the challenges schools face in monitoring online communications and the importance of swift cooperation between educators, families, and law‑enforcement agencies.
Authorities encourage anyone who encounters similar threats to report them immediately to local police or the sheriff’s office. The investigation remains ongoing, and further updates will be provided as they become available.
Original reporting: WLWT Cincinnati — read the source article.
