Juvenile Charged for Snapchat Threat Against Montini Catholic High School

Police say the threat was found to be not credible after an investigation.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Police in Lombard, Illinois are seeking felony charges against a juvenile from outside the state after a threat was made via Snapchat against Montini Catholic High School. The DuPage County Sheriff's Office investigated the threat and determined it was not credible.

Why it matters

School threats, even if not credible, can cause significant disruption and fear in the community. Law enforcement takes these types of threats very seriously to ensure student and public safety.

The details

On February 8, police learned of a threat made on Snapchat that was "directed toward students who attend Montini Catholic High School." After investigating, the DuPage County Sheriff's Office determined the threat was not credible, but they are still seeking felony charges against the juvenile suspect from outside Illinois.

  • On February 8, police learned of the Snapchat threat.

The players

DuPage County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency investigating the threat and seeking felony charges against the juvenile suspect.

Montini Catholic High School

The high school that was the target of the Snapchat threat.

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What they’re saying

“The DuPage County Sheriff's Office and Montini Catholic High School take all threats to public safety and student safety very seriously.”

— Eddie Moore, DuPage County Undersheriff (Patch.com)

What’s next

The juvenile suspect will face felony charges for making the threat.

The takeaway

School threats, even if deemed not credible, are taken very seriously by law enforcement to ensure the safety of students and the community. This case highlights the importance of swift investigation and prosecution of such threats.