Delco girl charged with making terroristic threats on Facebook

    A Delaware County girl is arrested for making terroristic threats on Facebook.

    According to delcotimes.com, a threat that was posted on the Facebook page of a Ridley High School junior has landed a 17-year-old girl in juvenile detention. She was charged with making terroristic threats, harassment, and disorderly conduct.

    A spokesperson from the Ridley Township’s Police Department stated that the threats referenced the shooting at Columbine. The spokesman also stated that when interviewed, the girl said she was trying to scare off those who were bullying her at school.

    • WHYY thanks our sponsors — become a WHYY sponsor

    WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. Please give today.

    Want a digest of WHYY’s programs, events & stories? Sign up for our weekly newsletter.

    Together we can reach 100% of WHYY’s fiscal year goal