High school student facing felony, accused of making threat against Manor High School in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Police have arrested a local high school student accused of making threats against Manor High School on social media.

Investigators say the student posted the following message online:

Portsmouth Police, in conjunction with Newport News Police, identified the suspect who was arrested and charged with threats of death or bodily injury on school property.

Police say that is a Class 5 felony and the student’s parents have been made aware of the charges.

The suspect has been identified as a Portsmouth high school student.