Crime & Safety

Teen In Custody For Alleged Threat Toward Haverford Middle School

The school opened normally Thursday after a student allegedly made a threat toward the school later Wednesday, according to the district.

HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP, PA — A teenager is in police custody after allegedly making a threat toward Haverford Middle School, according to the School District of Haverford Township.

The district said it learned of the threat late Wednesday afternoon and quickly worked with Haverford Township Police.

The student was identified and taken into custody.

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Police and the district determined the school was safe to open Thursday.

Specifics regarding the nature of the threat were not immediately available. Check back to Patch for updates.

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