Casas held over for trial

Teen Suspected of Plotting Columbine-Style Attack to Stand Trial:

LANCASTER, June 30, 2006 – One of two teens accused of plotting a Columbine-style Valentine’s Day attack at an Antelope Valley high school was ordered Thursday to stand trial on felony charges.

Lancaster Superior Court Judge Christopher Estes found sufficient evidence to bound Johnny Alvarez Casas over for trial on charges of conspiracy to commit a crime and possession of ingredients to make a destructive device.

Casas, now 18, is due back in court July 17 for arraignment.