On November 3^rd, 2026, at approximately 6:51 p.m. the New Richmond Police Department (NRPD) requested assistance from the Clermont County Sheriff's Office regarding threats of violence made against the New Richmond Middle School. Deputies from the Clermont County Sheriff’s Office immediately responded and requested Detectives from the Investigative Unit.   

The investigation identified a 13-year-old male, 8^th grade student who resided in the High View Mobile Home Park of Monroe Township, as the individual responsible for making the threats.

The juvenile sent Snapchat messages to a fellow female student containing threats to shoot up New Richmond Middle School.  Detectives made contact and interviewed the juvenile who admitted to making the statements but advised that he had no intention of carrying out the threats.  With the cooperation of the juvenile's guardians, detectives conducted a search of the residence and confirmed that he did not have access to firearms.

This case was reviewed with the Clermont County Prosecutor’s Office and it was determined the student would be charged with:

(1)   count of Inducing Panic, a misdemeanor of the 1^st degree

(1)   count of Disorderly Conduct, a minor misdemeanor

The juvenile responsible for the threat was arrested by Sheriff’s deputies and transported to the Clermont County Juvenile Detention Center.  The juvenile will remain in custody and have a custody hearing on Wednesday November 4^th, 2026 at 11am at the Clermont County Juvenile Court.

The juvenile was placed on suspension pending further disciplinary processes by New Richmond School Officials.