Press Release

GOSHEN — A Goshen teenager was arrested in Elkhart County for allegedly making a threat toward Goshen High School.

On Sept. 18, the Goshen Police Department was notified of a specific threat made to Goshen High School through a social media account. Officers took immediate action to notify Goshen Community Schools of the threat.

GCS’ administration promptly notified parents before the start of the school day. The Goshen Police Department conducted an intensive investigation throughout the day to ascertain the origins of the threat.

At 4:54 p.m. Sept. 18, the Elkhart County Regional SWAT team executed a search warrant at 149 Winchester Trail in Goshen.

Investigating officers from the Goshen Police Department charged Andre Brandon Smith, 18, with a Level 6 felony for intimidation.

The investigation is ongoing and it is believed Smith acted alone. There were no indications of weapons located during the search.