Nov 02, 2022

RCPD: 14-year-old arrested after alleged threat at middle school

Posted Nov 02, 2022 4:00 PM

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities and USD 383 officials are investigating an alleged criminal threat and have made an arrest.

Just after 10a.m. Tuesday, officers filed a report for criminal threat at Eisenhower Middle School, 800 Walters Drive in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

Officials reported a 14-year-old identified as Litzy Rivera of Manhattan had made violent threats against others at the school. Investigation showed the suspect was not in possession of a weapon at the school and didn't have access to weapons.

Police arrested Rivera on requested charges of  criminal threat. She was processed through juvenile intake and released to a guardian.