Former Ross High student arrested for making threats

A former student from Ross High School has been arrested for making threats against the school district. This incident was reported by Ross Township police. Police received information from a current student who alerted a school resource officer. The student claimed that the former student, who is taking online classes, had threatened others in the district. The student also reported receiving images of firearms from the suspect. Officers quickly began searching for the individual while coordinating with school administrators. The suspect was located and arrested on Thrush Avenue. Police remained at the school during this time to ensure safety. The former student has been charged with making terroristic threats and taken to the Juvenile Detention Center. Chief of Police Robert Gerhardt praised the student who reported the threats. He emphasized the importance of acting quickly to ensure safety. The Ross Township Police Department stated that it will continue to work with school officials to keep students and staff safe.