MARSHALL, MI (WTVB) – Two 16-year-olds accused of making online threats that forced the closure of Marshall High School on Thursday have made their first court appearance.
Marcus Ortwine of Albion and Glenn Deuster of Fredonia Township appeared in court Thursday through a video hook-up from the Calhoun County Juvenile Home.
Both were charged with computer crimes and making terrorist threats. Prosecutors say the children posted images of themselves on Instagram holding assault rifles under captions that said they were going to make school “fun” or “interesting.”
Both were arrested after the threats were published Wednesday night, and 34 guns were seized after police searched the homes of both boys. Prosecutors intend to try both teenagers as adults. If convicted, both could spend up to 20 years in prison.
by Anthony Pollreisz
