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Police Department - State's Attorney Press Release  
Robert B. Berlin 
State's Attorney - DuPage County

PRESS RELEASE
October 5, 2016

High School Student Faces Weapons Charges
 
WHEATON - DuPage County State's Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Darien Chief of Police Greg Thomas announced today that a sixteen year old male Hinsdale South student has been charged with six Felony weapons charges following an investigation into an alleged threat he made aimed at a fellow student. The juvenile appeared in court this morning where Judge Michael Wolfe ordered that he be held following a brief detention hearing. In all, the juvenile has been charged with one count of Possession of an Explosive or Incendiary Device (Class 1 Felony), two counts of Unlawful Use of a Weapon (Class 3 Felony), three counts of Possession of Firearms without a FOID Car (Class 3 Felony) and two counts of Disorderly Conduct (Class 4 Felony.) His next court appearance is scheduled for October 19, 2016.

On October 3, 2016, a Hinsdale South student came forward with information regarding a posting the minor allegedly made on Snapchat that was threatening in nature toward another student. An investigation into the matter led authorities to the minor's home where, after obtaining consent to search, officers found several guns, ammunition, paper shooting targets, explosives, knives, brass knuckles and gas masks. The minor was taken into custody at that time without incident.

 "We take any threat to the safety and security of our students and teachers very seriously," Berlin said. "Students and teachers alike must not fear for their safety at school. With fear in our classrooms, teachers can't teach and students can't learn. First and foremost, I want to thank the young man who came forward and brought these alleged threats to our attention. Sometimes it can take a tremendous amount of courage to do the right thing Thanks to this brave, responsible young man, a horrible tragedy may have been averted. I would also like to thank the authorities at Hinsdale South High School for their complete cooperation throughout this entire investigation. I would like to thank the Darien Police Department for their outstanding work in quickly identifying the suspect and diffusing what could have been a truly devastating situation. Lastly, I would like to thank Assistants State's Attorneys Michael Pawl, Louisa Nuckolls and Kristin Johnston for their work in on this very disturbing case."

"This case epitomizes the need for parents to be involved and to monitor their children's social media use," Chief Thomas said.
          
The investigation into the matter continues. Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to call the Darien Police tip line at 630-353-8150.

 Members of the public are reminded that this complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defendants' guilt. A defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government's burden to prove his or her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.      
 
 
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