Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School locked down for reported threat

BETHESDA, Md. — Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in Montgomery County is on lockdown Thursday due to a reported threat.

The Montgomery County Department of Police said they are working to confirm the validity of the threat.

A caller told WUSA9 that there was a heavy police presence at the school. WUSA9 has a crew headed to the school.

No other info was immediately available. This story will be updated when we have more information to provide.

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While the threat was deemed not credible, a 17-year-old is facing charges.

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