11/09/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Yamhill Police Department Chief Greg Graven
Phone: (503) 662-3511
Email: g.graven@yamhilloregon.gov
Yamhill Police Department Arrests Intermediate School Student Following School Shooting Threats
YAMHILL, OR — November 9, 2026 — Today, the Yamhill Police Department arrested a juvenile student following an investigation into threats of a shooting targeted at Yamhill Carlton Intermediate School.
The Yamhill Police Department received a call and began an investigation regarding information received involving a student at the Yamhill Carlton Intermediate School reported to have made a statement to commit an act of violence at the school.
Yamhill Police Department School Resource Officer Livingston was in immediate coordination with the Yamhill-Carlton School District administration, launched a comprehensive investigation to assess the validity of the threat and locate the individual involved.
Following a rapid and thorough investigation, School Resource Officer Livingston located the student today. The student has been charged with Disorderly Conduct in the First Degree and is currently being held in the custody of the Yamhill County Juvenile Detention Center. Out of respect for the privacy of the minor and in compliance with state juvenile laws, the student’s identity will not be released.
Out of abundance of caution, law enforcement confirmed the student did not have immediate access to operational weapons at the school facility.
“The safety, security, and emotional well-being of our students, staff, and families remain our absolute highest priority,” said Yamhill Police Chief Graven. “We treat every threat to our schools with the utmost seriousness. Thanks to the swift reporting of these statements and the continuous partnership with school administrators, we were able to intervene before any misfortune could occur. Threats of violence in our school system will never be tolerated, disregarded or dismissed as a joke.”
At this time, the investigation has determined there are no lingering threats or outstanding suspects related to this incident.
The Yamhill Police Department will maintain an increased presence at Yamhill-Carlton School District campuses over the coming days to provide reassurance to families and staff.
The Yamhill Police Department reminds students and parents of the critical importance of reporting any suspicious behavior or threats immediately to law enforcement or school officials.
Parents are urged to talk to their children about the immense severity of making threatening statements, whether online, in text messages, or in person. Anyone with additional information regarding this investigation is encouraged to contact the Yamhill Police Department.
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