(Oskaloosa, Iowa) – Officials with the Oskaloosa Police Department, Thursday, said officers with the department were notified Wednesday, about an online threat of bodily harm to a juvenile in [the] community. Officers worked with Oskaloosa Community School District staff and the Mahaska County Attorney’s Office to follow up on the threat and determine its credibility.

An initial investigation led authorities to a person of interest in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Investigators worked with law enforcement staff at the Altoona (PA) Police Department, who were able to verify the identity of the person who made the alleged threats.

A warrant has been requested for the suspect, 19-year-old Patrick All McIntire from Altoona, PA, on charges of Harassment (1st degree) and Threat of Arson, a class D felony.