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Rockville resident Andrea Ye, whose preferred name is Alex Ye, was arrested on Wednesday, April 17 following an extensive investigation after the FBI notified Montgomery County Public Schools about a 129-page "manifesto" authored by the teen.
Police say that in the document, Ye wrote about committing a school shooting and strategized about how to best carry out the act. The student also contemplated targeting an elementary school, stating that he wants to be famous, according to investigators.
A search warrant obtained by police led to Internet searches, drawings and documents related to threats of mass violence, they added. Ye was taken into custody and charged with threats of mass violence.
Following Ye's arrest, police say that the Montgomery County Department of Police – Community Engagement Division coordinated with Montgomery County Public Schools to increase security at schools, particularly Wootton High School.
According to Montgomery County Public Schools, Ye has not physically attended a school since the fall of 2022, and has actively been participating in lessons through a virtual program called "Online Pathways to Graduation."
"(The district) is aware of the arrest of a student from Thomas S. Wootton High School by the Montgomery County Police Department," officials said. "The charges are extremely serious, involving alleged threats to harm others."
Ye is being held at the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit awaiting a bond hearing.
A conference has been scheduled for Friday, April 19, when more information is expected to be released. This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for updates.
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