Niagara police have arrested a Niagara Falls teen for allegedly using social media to threaten another teen.

The investigation launched Feb. 20 and determined the 17-year-old threatened the life of another 17-year-old, allegedly saying he would go to the complainant's school and harm him with a weapon.

Police say the threats occurred outside of school hours and off school grounds. They added there is no ongoing threat at the victim's school.

As a result, the youth was arrested at his school and charged with uttering a death threat.