Press Release

On September 22, 2024, State Police of Clifton Park with the assistance of the Albany FBI Joint Terrorism Task force arrested a 15-year-old from Clifton Park, NY, for Making a Terroristic Threat, Criminal Impersonation in the second degree, and Making a Threat of Mass Harm.

On September 21, 2024, at about 7:00 p.m., Troopers received information that a threat of mass harm was made via a social media outlet directed towards Queensbury High School in Queensbury, NY. The investigation determined that a 15-year-old who resides in Clifton Park, NY, allegedly accessed the social media account of another without their permission and published the threat. The suspect did not attend Queensbury High School.

The 15-year-old was arrested at his home and transported to SP Clifton Park for processing. They were issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Saratoga County Family Court and released to their guardian.