Utica Police Investigate Donovan School Threat After Snapchat Video | Crime | wktv.com

UTICA, N.Y. — A social media threat directed at Donovan Middle School prompted a joint response from the Utica City School District and Utica Police Department. According to UPD, both groups learned of the Snapchat video on March 17 and began working together to identify those involved and anyone with information about the threat. Investigators found the threat stemmed from an earlier fight between two groups in the community. Members of both groups and their caregivers have been interviewed, and everyone so far has said the threat to the school was not real and the video targeted the opposing group, according to UPD.  The investigation is ongoing, and police may file criminal charges if necessary. Community partners SNUG and Rebuilding the Village have been brought in to help deescalate tensions and prevent further problems between the groups. Extra security will be in place at Donovan Middle School for the rest of the week to keep students, staff and visitors safe. Do you have a news tip? Send it to news@wktv.com. 
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