GREENE COUNTY, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – A Greene County student is in hot water after allegedly threatening themself.

In a September 17, 2024, news release, the Greene County Sheriff’s Office stated that a School Resource Officer was advised that a student had received a threat of bodily harm on their cell phone. After a thorough investigation, it was determined that student, whose school was not identified, had sent the message to themself to avoid being in school. The juvenile was then arrested for making a false report.

The sheriff’s office noted in its release that any threat made toward a Greene County school or student will be investigated, and that any individuals involved will be criminally charged.

Because the case involves a juvenile, no further information will be released.