School staff members were alerted of the alleged threat, and called the Carol Stream Police Department.
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Syed Haider, 18, was arrested Monday after allegedly telling another student he had weapons on him and that he and his friends were going to kill the other student and their friend. (Carol Stream Police Department)
An investigation was conducted, and Haider was taken into police custody that afternoon.
"Students have got to understand that school threats are no joking matter and can have a chilling effect not just on students, teachers and staff, but also on parents, siblings and the entire community," DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin said in a statement.
School staff members were alerted of the alleged threat, and they called the Carol Stream Police Department. (Carol Stream Police Department)
Haider was charged with disorderly conduct, a Class 4 Felony, for his alleged threat. He appeared in bond court Tuesday morning and was issued a $15,000 bond.
The judge said Haider is prohibited from being on the campus of Glenbard North High School or any of the district's 87 schools.
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An investigation was conducted and Haider was taken into police custody Monday afternoon. (Carol Stream Police Department)
His next court appearance is scheduled for Feb. 27.