Hackensack youth was extradited over the weekend following a four-month investigation
NEW ALBANY, Ind. -- A Hackensack teenager was extradited to Indiana this weekend after he was charged in connection with threats made against a local high school and other schools on social media, WDRB of Louisville, Ky., reported Tuesday.
The 17-year-old suspect, who was not identified due to his age, was charged following a four-month investigation into threats made against New Albany High School in April.
That threat was followed by other threats in September, including one promising a "slaughter" at a New Albany preschool and other Indiana schools.
The threats came via a Facebook account that had been hacked, authorities in Floyd County told The News and Tribune newspaper. Authorities said in September the threats all seemed similar and likely related.
New Albany police said at the time that none of the threats appeared to be substantiated but security was increased at several schools as a precaution.
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