Crime & Safety

Bomb Threat At Hylton High School Prompts Teen's Arrest

A teen has been charged after a bomb threat determined not to be credible at Hylton High School, according to Prince William County Police.

A bomb threat at Hylton High School has prompted the arrest of a teen.
A bomb threat at Hylton High School has prompted the arrest of a teen. (Google Maps)

DALE CITY, VA — A bomb threat at C.D. Hylton High School in Dale City Tuesday has prompted a charge against a teen, according to Prince William County Police.

Around 11:12 a.m. Tuesday, the high school's school resource officer had been notified about a threat against the school made by email. A police investigation found a student sent the bomb threat over email to a school employee.

Police investigated the threat and determined it was not credible.

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The student, a 15-year-old boy from Woodbridge, was arrested and charged with threats to bomb. He is being held at the Prince William County Juvenile Detention Center with a court date pending.


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