13-year-old boy accused of threatening security during lockdown at Victor schools

The Ontario County Sheriff's Office said a 13-year-old boy faces a misdemeanor charge after making threats during an investigation as part of a campus-wide lockdown Thursday in the Victor Central School District.

School response and safety measures

The sheriff's office said several students at Victor Junior High School reported to the school office shortly after 12:20 p.m. that a student said he was in possession of a gun.

The district went on lockdown, and a school resource officer and security personnel detained the student.

"The safe resolution of this incident highlights the importance of timely reporting by people with information of potential danger," Sheriff David Cirencione said in a statement Friday.

"It also provides further proof that school resource officers are an invaluable asset in maintaining safety for all within our schools.

They are highly trained police officers who specialize in the safety of school buildings and communities.

School response and investigation

BACKGROUND: Victor schools briefly locked down after rumor of student with gun The student was found not to be in possession of a weapon and the lockdown was lifted, according to the sheriff's office, but the student "made direct threats to cause physical harm to a security professional." The sheriff's office said the student was charged with aggravated harassment and issued an appearance ticket.

He is due in Ontario County Family Court at a later date.