Information from a provided press release
On March 31, 2026, at approximately 8:00 PM, the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office was notified by the New York State Intelligence Center (NYSIC) regarding a reported threat made toward Palmyra-Macedon High School on social media.
It was determined that an individual, identified as Douglas Adams (18), had allegedly posted a photograph of the school with a caption suggesting a potential act of violence.
The Orleans County Sheriff’s Office immediately coordinated with the Palmyra Police Department, NYSIC, and the National Threat Operations Center (NTOC).
Orleans County Deputies responded to a residence on Jay Drive in the Town of Murray. The investigation determined that there is no known credible or ongoing threat to the public or to Palmyra-Macedon High School at this time.
The Orleans County Sheriff’s Office turned over evidence to the Palmyra Police Department which
led to the arrest of Adams on April 1, 2026, by the Palmyra Police.
Adams has been charged with the following:
- Making a Terroristic Threat (Class D Felony)
- Aggravated Threat of Mass Harm (Class A Misdemeanor)
The Orleans County Sheriff’s Office reminds the public that all threats of violence are taken seriously
and investigated thoroughly, regardless of intent. Anyone who becomes aware of potential threats is
encouraged to report them immediately to law enforcement.
This incident was investigated by Lieutenant Adam Hazel, Deputy Jeff Cole, and Investigator Brian
Marsceil