hoax

A possible threat on a MySpace page to bring a gun to West Nassau High School two weeks ago has turned out to be a hoax.

Authorities said Wednesday that charges against the MySpace user were dropped and another student was arrested for supplying false information to law enforcement.

On Feb. 21, a 17-year-old student was arrested on a felony charge written threats to kill or do bodily injury after the Nassau County Sheriff's Office was told of the perceived threat. A loaded shotgun, which belonged to the student's grandfather, was confiscated as deputies searched his home.