LEBANON, OR – A student was taken into custody Monday afternoon following the discovery of a threatening message at Lebanon High School, according to the Lebanon Police Department.
On October 13, 2025, at approximately 2:38 p.m., police were notified of a handwritten threat found inside a bathroom at the school, located at 1700 South Fifth Street. The School Resource Officer and staff immediately launched an investigation and identified a Lebanon High School student as the suspect.
The juvenile was taken into custody at 5:33 p.m. and lodged at the Linn-Benton Juvenile Detention Center. The student is facing charges of Disorderly Conduct in the First Degree and Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree. Authorities believe the student acted alone.
There was no disruption to school functions or activities, as the investigation took place after school dismissal. Students and parents connected to the incident were notified.
The Lebanon Police Department thanked students who reported the information and the Lebanon School District staff for their assistance in the investigation.
Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact School Resource Officer Romeo Herrejon at 541-258-4317 or Lieutenant Taylor Jackson at 541-258-4357.
