DAYTON, OH – An 18-year-old male is in custody after a threat referencing a school shooting prompted multiple school closures in Montgomery County on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Northridge High School around 5:58 p.m. Monday following a report received through the Stay Safe. Speak Up. student safety hotline.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the suspect allegedly made statements indicating plans to carry out a shooting. The tip came from a treatment provider where the suspect was located at the time of the report. Deputies immediately began searching for the individual but were unable to locate him until shortly after midnight, when he was taken into custody without incident.
Due to the nature of the threats, Northridge Local Schools canceled all classes for Tuesday as a precaution. The closure extended to Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) students and the Montgomery County Educational Service Center (MCESC), both of which are in close proximity.
Authorities say the suspect is currently on probation for a prior Inducing Panic charge related to an earlier incident investigated by the City of Dayton. Investigators are interviewing witnesses and will present findings to the Montgomery County Prosecutor’s Office for potential charges.
Sheriff Rob Streck urged residents to continue reporting suspicious or threatening behavior, emphasizing that all threats involving schools are taken seriously.
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