Lyme-Old Lyme High School Graduate Charged After ‘No Survivors' Snap: Police

A graduate of Lyme-Old Lyme High School was arrested after students reported receiving a message on Snapchat that said “no survivors,” according to officials. 

Victor Farrell, a 19-year-old from Lyme, was charged with second-degree breach of peace Tuesday night. 

The notice Supt. Ian Neviaser sent to the school community said some high school students reported that a recent graduate had posted “no survivors” on Snapchat. 

Several parents and students felt the message could have been referring to Lyme-Old Lyme High School and contacted the superintendent and police, according to state police. 

“While there was no direct threat, we did feel it necessary to contact the police who immediately responded to our concern. Through their investigation, the police have determined that there is no reason to believe that this statement presents a threat to our schools. That being said, the individual who posted this comment was arrested as a result of their behavior and is no longer allowed on school grounds,” the statement from Neviaser said. 

Farrell claimed that the post was “inadvertently sent” to several people and he had no “ill intent,” according to a news release from police. 

He was released on $500 bond and is due in court on April 5. 

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