UPDATE: Threat at Stephen Decatur High School deemed non-credible

4/5 UPDATE: Police say Tuesday’s threat at Stephen Decatur High School has been deemed non-credible.

The individual suspected of creating the threat has been identified, and the appropriate charges are being forwarded to the Department of Juvenile Justice.

4 p.m. UPDATE: Police say the investigation into the writing found at the school is ongoing and will continue into tomorrow.

Out of an abundance of caution, an increase in law enforcement presence will be at the school until the threat is deemed non-credible.

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BERLIN, Md. – The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a threat at Stephen Decatur High School.

Details are limited at this time. We’re told that all students and staff are safe, and the Sheriff’s Office is working with the Worcester County Public Schools to investigate the credibility of the threat.

We’ll be sure to update this article with the latest information as it becomes available.