Two Harper HS students arrested in connection with ‘viable threat’ against Harper HS

Two Harper High School students are in custody after an investigation into a reported threat against the campus.  According to the Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office, the department was notified on Wednesday, Sept. 10, by Harper ISD officials about a potential threat.

An investigation found that there was a viable threat to students and staff.  Deputies obtained arrest warrants for a male student, who was charged with a third-degree felony and a state jail felony.  He was later transported to a juvenile detention center.

The following day, Thursday, Sept. 11, deputies obtained a warrant for a second Harper High student.  That student was also charged with a state jail felony, with an additional warrant pending.  He was also taken to a juvenile detention center.

Both students remain in custody.  Their names have not been released because of their ages.