A report from the Hammondsport Central School involving a
threat that was left on the voicemail of a faculty staff member, has resulted
in charges against Steven R. Watters, age 17, of #106 Gibson Street, Bath,
NY. On Wednesday, the New York State
Police at Bath and the Hammondsport School District School Resource Officer
were notified of the threat and commenced an investigation. Upon the completion of the investigation,
which consisted of interviews as well as a building search by the New York
State Police K-9 Unit, it was determined that Watters allegedly left a message
advising of a potential threat at the school, and provided a specific time the
threat would happen.Watters was charged with Making a Terroristic Threat, a
class “D” Felony. Upon arraignment in the Town of Avoca Court, Watters was
remanded to the Steuben County Jail on $500.00 cash bail/$1000.00 property
bond. He is scheduled to reappear in
Town of Avoca Court on February 14th.
