Teens charged after false report of shooter

Town of Wallkill school targeted

Posted 3/10/24

On Friday, March 8, 2024, at 12:07 pm, Town of Wallkill Officers responded to a report of a shooting at the Monhagen Middle School.

According to 911, a telephone call was made to 911 that there …

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Teens charged after false report of shooter

Town of Wallkill school targeted

Posted

On Friday, March 8, 2024, at 12:07 pm, Town of Wallkill Officers responded to a report of a shooting at the Monhagen Middle School.

According to Town of Wallkill Police, a telephone call was made to 911 that there was an active shooter in the school. Shortly afterwards, officers in conjunction with school staff, determined there was no shooting.

The subsequent investigation, led to the arrest of two fourteen-year-old, students that reside in the City of Middletown.

The defendants were arrested and charged with Falsely Reporting an Incident Third Degree. Both defendants were released to their guardians after being issued appearance tickets to appear at Orange County Family Court. One defendant will appear at 10:00 am on March 20, 2024, and the other defendant at 10:00 am on March 22, 2024.