Boy Arrested for Ben Lomond High Bomb Threat
A boy has been arrested related to a bomb threat at Ben Lomond High School in Ogden. This incident occurred last week and has raised significant concerns among the community.
Details of the Arrest
The suspect was located and detained in Washington state. Mike McBride, a spokesman for Ogden Mayor Ben Nadolski, provided this information in a statement.
Authorities have chosen not to disclose the suspect’s identity. The investigation is still ongoing, with the Ogden Police Investigations Bureau working alongside federal, state, and local agencies.
Impact on Ben Lomond High School
- The bomb threat was reported on Thursday.
- Students were evacuated, and classes were released early.
- A thorough search of the school and grounds found no explosives.
- Normal classes resumed the following day, Friday.
Connection to Other Threats
In a related incident on Friday, another bomb threat targeted American Fork High School. This prompted a similar evacuation.
The American Fork Police Department assessed that the threat was not credible.
Investigation Status
The bomb threat at Ben Lomond High School was communicated via a phone call to Weber County dispatchers. Further information received during the investigation led authorities to treat the event as an active school threat. Ogden Police Capt. Tim Scott confirmed this approach at the time.
The community remains on high alert as law enforcement continues to address these serious threats to school safety.
