From Staff reports

STATE COLLEGE – Borough of State College Police were made aware of a plot planning an attack on the

State College Area High School for a later date in April, according to a press release issued on Saturday.

State College Police, with the

assistance of State College Area School District administration, investigated these

accusations and determined that there was a legitimate threat. As the result of this

investigation, 20-year-old Braeden Phillips of Milroy, formerly of State College, was

taken into custody.

A search warrant was executed on his residence, and he was

charged with conspiracy to commit murder and unlawful possession or a firearm. He

has been committed to the Centre County Correctional Facility without bail. This

investigation will continue to ascertain any potential involvement of other individuals.

State College Police would like to recognize that the success of this investigation would

not have been possible without the initial report made by a concerned citizen. This

illustrates the importance of “see something, say something”.

In addition to the State College Area School District, State College Police were assisted

by the Centre County District Attorney’s Office, the Pennsylvania State Police and US

Department of Homeland Security.

We are urging anyone who may have information regarding this incident to contact the

State College Police Department at (814) 234-7150, by email or submit an anonymous

tip through their website.

Check out Monday’s edition of The Sentinel for any new information.