Teen Taken into Custody for Terroristic Threats at Galeton School
COUDERSPORT, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police announced that a 15‑year‑old male from Galeton was taken into custody after a planned terroristic threat against the Galeton Area School District was uncovered.
The incident, reported on October 26, 2026, involved an alleged active threat at the Galeton Area School located at 27 Bridge Street in Galeton Borough, Potter County. Trooper Dean Smith, the investigating officer, said the PSP Coudersport station received a tip about a potential threat and promptly initiated an investigation.
Law enforcement determined that the threat was premeditated, and the teenager was apprehended without incident. The situation has been resolved, and officials confirmed there is no ongoing danger to the school or its students.
The case is documented under PSP Coudersport case number PA26‑1361210. No further details regarding charges or court proceedings have been released at this time.
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