Charleroi Says “Threat” Was Unsubstantiated

March 31, 2022 2:24 am

The Charleroi Area School District moved to remote learning on Thursday, after an unspecified threat was received on their Safe2Say system overnight. Superintendent Dr. Edward Zelich said that after a thorough investigation by Pennsylvania State Police and the Charleroi Area Regional Police Department, it has been determined that the threat was unsubstantiated and all schools will operate as normal on Friday, April 1st. Zelich also said that authorities are working towards acquiring a search warrant to identify the person or persons involved in making the report. Zelich says the district has been informed that a recent phenomenon is occurring across the state involving individuals submitting false Safe2Say anonymous reports. In Bentworth, the high school and elementary schools were closed but the middle school remained in session. The Monessen School District in Westmoreland County, which is not far from the Charleroi School District, also moved to a flexible instruction day, but it’s unclear why.