DGS student charged with Class 4 felony
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On March 19, a DGS student was released to home detention after being previously charged on March 16 with a Class 4 felony–Transmitting a Threat of Violence to a School–according to the Dupage County State Attorney’s Office press release.
Allegedly, the student sent the threat to a classmate whom he felt was bullying him via text message on March 12. The threat was later reported on March 15 to administration via anonymous alerts.
An email was sent out on March 16 by Principal Edward Schwartz informing students and families about the incident.
“The student was issued the appropriate disciplinary consequences and referred to the Downers Grove Police Department,” Schwartz said in the email.
The student was held in custody until March 19 when he was released to home detention.
He will remain in home detention until April 20 when his status hearing will be held in DuPage County Court.
Cara Luckett • Apr 19, 2018 at 11:30 am
I believe that news like this is important to share with all of the student body. This article is important and interesting for students at Downers South to read about, not to mention important for students to be able to pass on this information to parents or guardians.
Andres Mejia • Apr 19, 2018 at 11:29 am
I agree with Alyssa. Joke or not, there is a definite gray area where one can’t joke about things like this. An untimely text can lead to unnecessary fear for others and really cause a panic. I hope that whoever sent this text learns from this, and reevaluates themselves on what is appropriate behavior in a time like this.
Alyssa York • Apr 19, 2018 at 8:34 am
This is what I like to see in the school. People taking action when threats come up. I was very upset when the threat back in February turned out to be from a group of “joking” students. They took advantage of the vulnerability to violence that students face during school and caused a lot of students to stay home and miss the assembly. Now I’m down for a small FUNNY prank or practical joke but this was just wrong on so many levels.