A 19-year-old substitute teacher in Loudoun County, Virginia, was arrested Thursday for allegedly making threats of bodily injury against a high school. The individual, identified as Hadyn Dollery of Chantilly, was taken into custody after law enforcement received tips through the Safe2Talk application. Dollery, who reportedly identifies as female, was not arrested on school property and is currently held at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center in Leesburg.
Dollery was a non-licensed substitute teacher for the 2025-26 school year and has since been removed from the district's available substitute list. Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) confirmed that 19-year-olds can substitute teach if they have a high school diploma or equivalency approved by the Virginia Department of Education. The school district emphasized that it takes all threats seriously and prioritizes student and staff safety.
According to a criminal complaint filed by Loudoun County Deputy Chris Freck, Dollery allegedly made threats via the Discord app to a friend. The investigation is ongoing, and no further details about the nature of the threats have been publicly disclosed.
Loudoun County has been a focal point for transgender-related controversies, including disputes over bathroom policies and reported sexual assaults. The county, once a Republican stronghold, has shifted politically in recent years. The arrest comes amid broader debates over school safety and the hiring of substitute teachers.