Man Arrested for Threatening Center Grove High School

18-year-old Indianapolis resident Adrian Abundio-Valente accused of making threats on social media

Feb. 6, 2026 at 8:15am

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Authorities in Johnson County, Indiana have arrested 18-year-old Adrian Abundio-Valente of Indianapolis on charges of communications of intimidation after he allegedly made threats against Center Grove High School on social media. A search warrant was executed at Abundio-Valente's home early this morning by a joint law enforcement task force.

Why it matters

Threats against schools are taken extremely seriously by law enforcement, as they can cause significant fear and disruption among students, staff, and the broader community. This arrest highlights the efforts of authorities to quickly identify and apprehend individuals making such threats in order to maintain a safe learning environment.

The details

According to the Johnson County Sheriff's Department, authorities worked through the night to locate and arrest Abundio-Valente after the threats were made on social media. A search warrant was served at his Indianapolis home by a team including Indiana State Police, Indianapolis and Center Grove police, and Johnson County deputies.

  • The threats were made on social media.
  • Abundio-Valente was arrested early this morning after the search warrant was executed.

The players

Adrian Abundio-Valente

An 18-year-old Indianapolis resident who was arrested and charged with communications of intimidation for allegedly making threats against Center Grove High School on social media.

Johnson County Sheriff's Department

The law enforcement agency that led the investigation and arrest of Abundio-Valente.

Center Grove High School

The school that was the target of the alleged threats made by Abundio-Valente.

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What they’re saying

“Actions that cause fear especially among students who are simply trying to receive an education are unacceptable and criminal.”

— Duane Burgess, Johnson County Sheriff (1010wcsi.com)

What’s next

Abundio-Valente will face a charge of communications of intimidation and the case will proceed through the criminal justice system.

The takeaway

This arrest demonstrates the swift action taken by law enforcement to address threats against schools and hold perpetrators accountable, in order to maintain a safe learning environment for students.