Teen Charged After Social Media Post Leads to Weapon Discovery in Kennett Square

Arrested

KENNETT SQUARE, PA — A male juvenile faces allegations involving weapon possession and disorderly conduct following an investigation prompted by a Safe2Say report about a concerning social media post.

Authorities from the Kennett Square Police Department responded to the 100 block of East South Street on April 7, 2024, at 8:00 a.m., after being alerted to a Snapchat post allegedly made by the juvenile. According to police, the post featured seven bullets arranged on a wooden table. Acting on the Safe2Say tip, officers conducted a search during which they reportedly discovered a folding pocketknife in the juvenile’s possession.

The incident was formally documented, and charges of possession of a weapon and disorderly conduct were filed with Chester County Juvenile Probation on April 15, 2025.

Law enforcement has emphasized that the allegations remain under investigation, and the juvenile is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Safe2Say, Pennsylvania’s anonymous reporting system, has been credited by officials for enabling swift action in response to potential safety concerns.

No further details have been released at this time.

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