“Regardless of the threat, whether it's a hoax or real, we have to act accordingly,” West Virginia officials warn school threats can lead to arrest, suspension, or expulsion

“Regardless of the threat, whether it's a hoax or real, we have to act accordingly,” West Virginia officials warn school threats can lead to arrest, suspension, or expulsion

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) -- As students and teachers across the valley get ready for the new school year, officials are reminding everyone that hoax threats can be just as serious as real threats, whether its spoken, written, posted online or shared on social media. Making a fake threat of violence, even if its meant as a joke, can result in serious punishments, as it is a state and federal crime.  In most cases, hoax threats can lead to suspensio…