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Man arrested for making online threats against Niagara County school

Posted at 6:57 PM, Nov 23, 2016
and last updated 2016-11-23 18:57:57-05

A Town of Newfane man has been arrested for making threats on social media against a Niagara County School, according to the sheriff's office.

Deputies say 24-year-old Joseph Pyc was taken into custody after an investigation into an online threat involving Niagara-Wheatfield High School.

Pyc was charged with criminal solicitation. He was arraigned in Town of Lewiston Court.

Pyc is expected back in court November 30th.