Teen in Alternative School Program Arrested After Months-long Vandalism Spree at Niagara Falls High School

Niagara Falls City School District officials say a student has been arrested following a two-month string of vandalism incidents targeting school property, which include the high school and athletic fieldhouse.

Superintendent Mark Laurrie confirmed that the individual responsible is a student currently enrolled in the district’s alternative education program. According to Laurrie, the student is believed to have been behind multiple acts of property damage including smashed windows on school buildings and maintenance vehicles in addition to paint splattered across school entrances.

The most serious incident occurred last Thursday when a threatening note was discovered containing threats to bomb the high school and harm students.

Authorities have charged the student, who is under the age of 16, with at least eight counts of criminal mischief. In addition, the student faces one felony count related to an act of terrorism due to the nature of the threat.

Laurrie expressed deep concern over the situation.

“There’s no justifiable reason for this kind of behavior,” he said, adding that the district offers numerous resources for students to express frustration or seek support. The District is not aware of his motives.

The cost of repairing the damage is estimated at around $18,000.

Teen in Alternative School Program Arrested After Months-long Vandalism Spree at Niagara Falls High School