Juvenile Arrest Made Following Threats Against Flathead High SchoolJuvenile Arrest Made Following Threats Against Flathead High School
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: January 4, 2026
Contact: Kalispell Police Department
Phone: 406-758-7780
Kalispell, MT — The Kalispell Police Department has arrested a juvenile male in connection with
threats made against Flathead High School. The arrest followed a thorough investigation
conducted over the weekend after the threats were brought to our attenti on.
Throughout the investigation, the Kalispell Police Department worked closely with Kalispell
Public School District 5 and the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office to identify the individual
responsible and ensure the safety of students, staff, and the broader community. During the
course of the investigation, additional criminal activity was identified and evidence was
collected.
The juvenile has been charged with separate crimes identified during the investigation. The
investigation into the threats remains ongoing. Due to the individual’s age, no additional
identifying information will be released.
The safety of our community’s children is the Kalispell Police Department’s number one priority.
We take all threats against our schools seriously and will continue to respond swiftly and
thoroughly to any actions that place our students, schools, or community at risk. At this time,
there is no indication of an ongoing threat to Flathead High School.
Jordan Venezio
Chief of Police
Kalispell Police Department
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