Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — The second teen charged for his involvement in the foiled school shooting plot at Westmont Hilltop High School was sentenced Wednesday morning.
Preston Hinebaugh appeared in Cambria County court where he was sentenced to serve 2 to 18 months in jail, followed by three years of probation.
Officials note that Hinebaugh was given credit for time served but there are special conditions with his sentencing.
Authorities say he must complete both a mental health and psychological evaluation, and must "comply" with any recommended treatment.
Hinebaugh is also prohibited from possessing any firearms or weapons and cannot reside anywhere that such weapons are present.
Lastly, officials say is not permitted to be on any school or educational facility property.
In March, Hinebaugh pleaded no contest to charges of criminal conspiracy, criminal trespass and illegal possession of a firearm by a minor.
Police allege that Hinebaugh, and his accomplice, Logan Pringle, had conducted surveillance at the school, as part of their plot, prior to their arrests in December of 2021.
Last June, the pair filed a motion to dismiss the case, arguing that they had been "unlawfully" detained due to "insufficient" evidence in the case.
Then in August, Pringle entered a no contest plea to charges of criminal conspiracy and making terroristic threats.
He was later sentenced to serve 3 to 6 years in state prison, followed by ten years probation.
Hinebaugh's father was also charged with evidence tampering in the case after police found multiple weapons at their residence.
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