School Threat Arrest

PRESS RELEASE

On October 17, 2024, the New York State Police responded to the Rhinebeck High School for several threats to the school.

Investigation determined the threats were not credible, but a search of the building was conducted out of an abundance of caution. No evidence of any safety threat was found. Further investigation led to the arrest of an 18-year-old student.

The 18-year-old was issued an appearance ticket for Making a Threat of Mass Harm, a class B misdemeanor, returnable to the village of Rhinebeck Court on November 6, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.