New Trier Senior Charged With Hacking Into Records

A high school senior has been charged with misdemeanor computer tampering for allegedly breaking into the school's electronic student records.

Jonah Greenthal, 18, of Glencoe turned himself in to police Wednesday. He could face up to a year in jail and a $1,000 fine if convicted of hacking into New Trier Township High School's computer system.

Winnetka Police Deputy Chief Patrick Kreis says school staff contacted his office in February. They noticed a hacker working from a computer on school grounds. Read more