Police charge one in bomb threat, investigate second threat

A 14-year-old Whitehall High School student was charged Oct. 21 in connection with a bomb threat made at the high school Oct. 14.

In a written statement, police said the student was charged with one count of misdemeanor disorderly conduct for intentionally making the threat. The student is also subject to disciplinary measures through the district, up to and including, expulsion.

A note had been found in the bathroom stall indicating there was a bomb located inside the school, police said. A coordinated search of the building was conducted between the police department, Whitehall Fire Department and Whitehall-Coplay School District officials to ensure the safety of the students and faculty.

Township police and firefighters responded to another bomb threat Oct. 22 and 23.

The Oct. 22 incident occurred at 2:25 p.m. Students were not evacuated. Normal dismissal times were followed, police said.

Another threat was found Oct. 23 at 12:45 p.m. in the men's bathroom. Students were evacuated to campus schools due to weather conditions, police said.

The district notified parents of a campus lockdown until a thorough sweep was completed, police said.

Police continue to investigate.

The Whitehall police responded to these and other calls recently.

OCTOBER 21

· Officers assisted EMS in the 1300 block of North 14th Street.

· A report of a motor vehicle crash brought police to the Lehigh Valley Mall.

· Officers responded to a disturbance in the unit block of Sixth Street.

OCTOBER 22

· A report of a suspicious vehicle brought police to the 3300 block of Barklay Road.

· Officers responded to a burglary in the 400 block of Fifth Street.

· Police were called to the 900 block of Third Street to investigate a motor vehicle crash.

· A report of the discharge of a firearm brought officers to Ruchsville Road.

· Police responded to a bomb threat at Whitehall High School, 3800 Mechanicsville Road.

· A report of a theft brought officers to the 2300 block of North Lehigh Avenue.

· Police were called to the 3400 block of Lehigh Street to investigate a report of a fire.

· Officers responded to a report of a loud guitar playing in the unit block of Maryland Circle.

OCTOBER 23

· A report of a burglary brought police to the American Legion, 3739 American Legion Drive.

· An alarm summoned officers to the 800 block of Fairmont Avenue.

· Police responded to a burglary in the 4800 block of Adams Street.

· A report of an unwanted person brought officers to the 2200 block of Lehigh Avenue.

· Police were called to the 3000 block of Coplay Court to investigate a fire.

· Officers responded to a report of a drug overdose in the 4600 block of Troxell Drive.

OCTOBER 24

· A report of a DUI brought police to MacArthur Road.

· Police responded to a bomb threat at Whitehall High School, 3800 Mechanicsville Road.

· A request for a protection-from-abuse order brought officers to the 3700 block of Lehigh Street.

OCTOBER 25

· Officers responded to a theft in the 4300 block of Spruce Street.

· An alarm summoned police to the 1900 block of Albert Drive.

· Police were called to the 1500 block of Alta Drive to investigate a disturbance.

· A report of children hitting a vehicle brought officers to Eisenhower Road.

· Officers were called to Walmart, 2601 MacArthur Road, to investigate a report of retail theft.

OCTOBER 26

· A motor vehicle crash brought police to Jordan Drive.

· Police were called to the 100 block of Orchard Drive to investigate a report of a loud TV.

· Officers responded to a report of a suspicious person on Pine Street.

· Police were called to Presidential Drive to investigate a report of road rage.