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School Threat

New Haven

Police & Fire

Sandy Hook Say Something App Tip Leads To Guilford HS Student's Kill List, Police Say

Sandy Hook Say Something App Tip Leads To Guilford HS Student's Kill List, Police Say

Sandy Hook Say Something App Tip Leads To Guilford HS Student's Kill List, Police Say A tip left on the Sandy Hook Say Something App led to the discovery of a Connecticut high school student's kill list, according to police The incident began in New Haven County on Thursday, Jan. 11, when the Guilford Police Department received a tip from the Sandy Hook Say Something App. The tip indicated that a juvenile student from Guilford High School had a “kill list.” After receiving the tip, members of the department responded to the student’s home and determined that there was no active threat to the school community, the department said. The case was then referred to the School Re…

by Kathy Reakes

01/18/2024

Hartford

Police & Fire

New Update: Threat Of Gun Violence At Southington High School Unfounded, Police Say

New Update: Threat Of Gun Violence At Southington High School Unfounded, Police Say

New Update: Threat Of Gun Violence At Southington High School Unfounded, Police Say A threat of gun violence at a Connecticut high school has been deemed unsubstantiated, according to officials. The incident took place in Hartford County at Southington High School early Thursday, Oct. 26 in Southington. According to Lt. Keith Egan of the Southington Police, the school received a call with a threat of gun violence inside the school. The call originated from an out-of-state number. "After working with state and federal officials, it has been determined that the threat was unsubstantiated," Egan said. Related: Police On Alert After Threat Of Gun Violence At Southingt…

by Kathy Reakes

10/26/2023

Montgomery MD

Schools

All Clear: Threat Targeting Montgomery Blair High School Not Credible, Police Say

All Clear: Threat Targeting Montgomery Blair High School Not Credible, Police Say

All Clear: Threat Targeting Montgomery Blair High School Not Credible, Police Say On a day when the country is on edge, some in Montgomery County are breathing a sigh of relief after Friday morning started out with a scare. Early on Friday, Oct. 13, the Montgomery Blair High School on University Boulevard in Silver Spring was the target of a threat, prompting a massive police investigation inside the building, officials say. Update: We have a large campus and 19 outside classrooms. Our police partners are checking all areas. If students need to be dismissed, parent / guardians reunification area is at the firehouse next to our school. Classes will resume once we rece…

10/13/2023

Camden

Schools

TikTok Threat Boosts Police Presence At Camden County Tech School

TikTok Threat Boosts Police Presence At Camden County Tech School

TikTok Threat Boosts Police Presence At Camden County Tech School A threat made over the weekend on TikTok aimed at a Camden County Technical School brought an increased police presence Monday, Sept. 18. Gloucester Township Campus Principal Chantell Green in an email to parents said the threat was deemed unsubstantial, but that there would be an increased police presence this week. The threat included photos of the school then a picture of the school burning with kids screaming and crying, according to screenshots obtained by Daily Voice. A comment from one alleged student says "Monday my plan will work." "As always, please know that the …

09/18/2023

Worcester

Schools

Fitchburg High Students Return To Class After Threat Investigation (UPDATE)

Fitchburg High Students Return To Class After Threat Investigation (UPDATE)

Fitchburg High Students Return To Class After Threat Investigation (Update) UPDATE: Fitchburg high officials say the police and fire firefighters cleared students to return to class after investigating threats made at the school. pic.twitter.com/4AX4RPdTrC — Fitchburg Schools (@FitchburgPS) May 17, 2023 --------------- Officials began evacuating Fitchburg High School on Wednesday afternoon, May 17, after they received threats to the school, authorities said in a social media post. Related: Fitchburg High Put On Lockdown Over Fake Gun In April They did not describe the nature of the threat or when it came in. Calls for information were not immediately retur…

05/17/2023

Charles

Schools

Student Who Threatened To Shoot Up Charles CountyElementary School Won't Face Criminal Charges

Student Who Threatened To Shoot Up Charles CountyElementary School Won't Face Criminal Charges

Student Who Threatened To Shoot Up Charles CountyElementary School Won't Face Criminal Charges A child will avoid any criminal charges after a questionable video chat threatening violence at an elementary school that was shared with administrators in Charles County. At approximately 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, April 27, the Charles County Sheriff's Office was advised about a possible threat that had been made by a student at Gale Bailey Elementary School. According to investigators, the School Resource Officer assigned to the building was notified on Thursday morning about a video chat the previous day when a child displayed weapons to other students and made a statement that they …

04/27/2023

Bucks

Police & Fire

Police Investigate Threat At Bensalem High School

Police Investigate Threat At Bensalem High School

Police Investigate Threat At Bensalem High School Police responded to Bensalem High School Tuesday morning to investigate a reported threat, authorities say. Bensalem police were called to the school, 4319 Hulmeville Road, on April 25 after administrators learned that a "photograph of a gun" was being shared "via cell phone," they wrote in a release. Upon investigation, police learned that no gun was displayed or found on campus and determined there was "no active threat," the department said. Students were not dismissed, police noted, though authorities remained on the scene. "Do not go to the high school to pick up your chil…

04/25/2023

Southwest Dutchess

Police & Fire

Threat Leads To 'Hold In Place' For Ketcham High School in Wappingers Falls

Threat Leads To 'Hold In Place' For Ketcham High School in Wappingers Falls

Threat Leads To 'Hold In Place' For Ketcham High School in Wappingers Falls Students at a Hudson Valley high school were held in the auditorium or on buses following a rumor that potentially threatening information was posted online. The incident took place in Dutchess County at the Roy C Ketcham High School at 99 Myers Corners Road in Wappingers Falls. According to Superintendent Dr. Dwight Bonk, of the Wappinger Central School District, administration officials were made aware of a rumor that a student was posting potentially threatening information on social media. Administrators, along with the School Resource Officer and other officers from the Dutchess…

by Kathy Reakes

04/20/2023

Morris

Police & Fire

Stolen Car Headed For Mount Olive School ‘To Harm Students' Found On GSP: UPDATE

Stolen Car Headed For Mount Olive School ‘To Harm Students' Found On GSP: UPDATE

Stolen Car Headed For Mount Olive School ‘To Harm Students' Found On GSP: Update A stolen vehicle whose occupants allegedly intended to hurt students at a Mount Olive school on Wednesday morning was found hours later on the Garden State Parkway as all schools in the district were sheltered-in-place, authorities said. Mount Olive Police received a report around 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 19 that a vehicle had been stolen out of Roxbury, the department said. The occupants of the stolen vehicle “expressed an intent to go to Mount Olive High School to harm students,” according to a statement released by the department later that morning: This morning at approximately 10…

by Valerie Musson

04/19/2023

Capital District

News

Student From Louisville Threatens To 'Shoot Up' Hamilton College Days After Mass KY Shooting

Student From Louisville Threatens To 'Shoot Up' Hamilton College Days After Mass KY Shooting

Student From Louisville Threatens To 'Shoot Up' Hamilton College Days After Mass KY Shooting Classes have resumed at a New York college where a 20-year-old student from Louisville allegedly threatened to shoot up the school just days after five were killed in a mass shooting in the Kentucky city. Multiple police agencies in Oneida County were called shortly before 7 p.m. Sunday, April 16, with reports of an active shooter threat against Hamilton College, located in the town of Clinton. In a post on Twitter, the college said there was “the threat of an armed assailant” in the Kirner Johnson building. Students and faculty were told to stay locked inside their rooms and away from win…

by Michael Mashburn

04/18/2023

Putnam

Police & Fire

Violent Threat At School In Carmel Leads To Student's Arrest

Violent Threat At School In Carmel Leads To Student's Arrest

Violent Threat At School In Carmel Leads To Student's Arrest Updated story: Person Accused Of Making Threat Against Current Student At High School In Hudson Valley Authorities are keeping close watch over a middle school in the Hudson Valley after a reported threat of violence that led to an arrest of a juvenile student. The threat was made in Putnam County at the George Fischer Middle School in Carmel around midnight on Thursday, March 23, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office. The incident caused the school to delay its opening by two hours and also prompted an investigation conducted by the Sheriff's Office. One j…

03/23/2023

Loudoun

Schools

Threat At Harper Park Middle School In Leesburg 'Not Credible' According To Police

Threat At Harper Park Middle School In Leesburg 'Not Credible' According To Police

Threat At Harper Park Middle School In Leesburg 'Not Credible' According To Police One underage suspect is in custody in Leesburg after making a threat involving Harper Park Middle School. The Leesburg Police Department was advised by the School Resource Officer assigned to the middle school of a threat made by a juvenile student on Tuesday, Jan. 10 involving the building on Potomac Station Drive NE. According to officials, the department is working with Loudoun County Public Schools regarding the threat, which is not believed to be credible. The teen has been turned over to a parent and police are leaving the discipline to the school district. The nature of the threat w…

01/10/2023

Northwest Dutchess

Schools

Student Accused Of Making Threat To Cause Mass Harm To FDR-Hyde Park HS

Student Accused Of Making Threat To Cause Mass Harm To FDR-Hyde Park HS

Student Accused Of Making Threat To Cause Mass Harm To Fdr-hyde Park HS A 15-year-old Hudson Valley high school student has been charged with making a threat of mass harm after school officials became aware and turned the information over to police. The teen was charged in Dutchess County on Sunday, Dec. 18. The Franklin D. Roosevelt High School-Hyde Park student was taken into custody by Hyde Park Police after the school was made aware of the potential threatening statement toward the school, said FD Roosevelt Prinicipal Michael Ruella. "The Hyde Park Police Department has investigated this situation, identified the student, and has taken the indiv…

by Kathy Reakes

12/19/2022

Baltimore

Schools

Two Minors Tied To Towson High School Threats In Baltimore; One Charged, One Pending: Police

Two Minors Tied To Towson High School Threats In Baltimore; One Charged, One Pending: Police

Two Minors Tied To Towson High School Threats In Baltimore; One Charged, One Pending: Police Authorities say that a pair of minors are responsible for the recent threats made targeting Towson High School in Baltimore as they sought to incriminate an uninvolved juvenile. The Baltimore County Police Department announced on Saturday, Dec. 10 that the agency has brought closure to the threat investigation made at the high school and determined that no students, faculty, or staff members were ever in danger. Detectives said that they have identified and charged a juvenile suspect with multiple recent threatening messages targeting Towson High School, and charges are pending against a s…

12/10/2022

Baltimore

Schools

Baltimore County Police Beefs Up Security At High School Following Latest Threat

Baltimore County Police Beefs Up Security At High School Following Latest Threat

Baltimore County Police Beefs Up Security At High School Following Latest Threat A Maryland high school will have an increased police presence on campus leading up to Thanksgiving following a new threat that was made targeting the building. The Baltimore County Police Department is advising parents and students that there will be an influx of officers around Towson High School on Tuesday, Nov. 22 following the undisclosed threat, which proved to be unfounded. “Out of an abundance of caution, the Baltimore County Police Department will continue to have an increased police presence at Towson High School on Tuesday to ensure the safety of students and staff members,” a spo…

11/22/2022

Lancaster

Schools

Threat Closes Lancaster County Middle School

Threat Closes Lancaster County Middle School

Threat Closes Lancaster County Middle School A threat at a middle school in central Pennsylvania has led officials to cancel cancels on Friday, Nov. 18. Conestoga Valley School District officials canceled classes at Gerald G. Huesken Middle School due to a "specific threat" made sometime on Thursday night, Superintendent Dave Zuilkoski wrote in a letter to parents. Details about the threat were not released and the school was only closed "in an abundance of caution," Zuilkoski said. The district has notified East Lampeter Township Police Department. "This threat has not yet been determined to be credible …

by Jillian Pikora

11/18/2022

Loudoun

Schools

Heritage High School Threat 'Not Credible', Police Say

Heritage High School Threat 'Not Credible', Police Say

Heritage High School Threat 'Not Credible', Police Say A threat made against a school in Loudoun County was found to be not credible, authorities said. The Safe2Talk app alerted Leesburg police to a rumored threat involving Heritage High School on Evergreen Mills Road SE, they said on Tuesday, Nov. 15. "At this time, we do not believe this to be a credible threat," police said in a statement. As the investigation continues, police say there will be extra patrols at the school during school hours this week. The Leesburg Police Department is working with Loudoun County Public Schools on the investigation.

by Nicole Acosta

11/15/2022

St. Mary's

Schools

Threat Targeting Leonardtown High School Deemed Not Credible, St.Mary's County Sheriff Says

Threat Targeting Leonardtown High School Deemed Not Credible, St.Mary's County Sheriff Says

Threat Targeting Leonardtown High School Deemed Not Credible, St.Mary's County Sheriff Says A threat made targeting a Maryland high school was ultimately determined to be unfounded, according to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. Officials said shortly before 8 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 7 that the sheriff’s office was called in to investigate a threat regarding Leonardtown High School that was reportedly made late in the previous school day. The nature of the threat was not disclosed by investigators, though it was reportedly made by a student via AirDrop to other students, according to the Southern Maryland News Net. Ultimately, the agency determined that the threat was not cre…

10/07/2022

New Haven

News

Teen Duo Charged With Making Threats To Waterbury Schools

Teen Duo Charged With Making Threats To Waterbury Schools

Teen Duo Charged With Making Threats To Waterbury Schools Two teens have been arrested for making two separate social media threats against two Connecticut Schools. The threats were made in New Haven County on Monday, Sept. 26, causing the two Waterbury schools to shelter in place and have additional police on campus on Tuesday, Sept. 27. Waterbury Police Lt. Rayn Bessette said the two were arrested for threats that made reference to violence at Crosby High School and the Enlightenment School. Earlier report: Pair Of Schools In Waterbury Operating Under Shelter-In-Place Order After Social Media Threat Following an investigation, a 16-y…

by Kathy Reakes

09/28/2022

Lehigh

Schools

South Mountain Middle School Threat 'Not Credible,' Allentown Police Say

South Mountain Middle School Threat 'Not Credible,' Allentown Police Say

South Mountain Middle School Threat 'Not Credible,' Allentown Police Say A threat made against a school in Allentown on Sunday, Sept. 25 was found to be not credible, authorities said. The gun-related threat was directed at South Mountain Middle School for the Monday, Sept. 26 school day, Allentown police said. An investigation revealed that the threat was unfounded, and as a result, police have implemented increased security measures at the school, they said. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Allentown School District’s Anonymous Tip line at 1-844-SAFE2SAY or safe2say.org.

by Nicole Acosta

09/26/2022

Essex MA

Police & Fire

Police Investigating Threat Made Against Manchester-By-The-Sea School

Police Investigating Threat Made Against Manchester-By-The-Sea School

Police Investigating Threat Made Against Manchester-By-The-Sea School Police said they are investigating a threat a student made against Manchester Essex Regional Middle High School, but parents, teachers, and students should not be worried. A parent approached a school resource officer on Tuesday, Sep 13, to say that sometime during the past week, a student had made concerning and possible violent threats against the school. That sparked an investigation, and officers quickly identified the suspect, who is no longer a student there, school and police authorities said in a joint statement. The probe is ongoing, but officials do not believe there i…

09/13/2022

Lehigh

Schools

Threat Closes Middle School In Lehigh County

Threat Closes Middle School In Lehigh County

Threat Closes Middle School In Lehigh County A Lehigh County school district canceled classes Thursday, Sept. 8 after a threat was made against a middle school, according to various news reports. In an email announcement to the school district, Superintendent Dr. Mark Madson said the message, received Wednesday, Sept. 7, threatened the students and staff at Orefield Middle School. District officials quickly decided to close the school since the bus parking garage is near the building.

by Nicole Acosta

09/08/2022

Montgomery MD

Schools

Takoma Park Teen Charged With Making Threats Of Mass Violence Against Middle School

Takoma Park Teen Charged With Making Threats Of Mass Violence Against Middle School

Takoma Park Teen Charged With Making Threats Of Mass Violence Against Middle School A young teenage girl has been charged after making threats of mass violence against Takoma Park Middle School, authorities say. The 13-year-old allegedly left a voicemail to the school threatening a shooting shortly after 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 6, according to the Takoma Park Police Department. The middle school was placed under lockdown as a precaution as summer school had been in session. After a sweep of the building to clear any threats, the lockdown was lifted and summer school resumed. Takoma Park Middle School received a call of a possible threat. Out of abundance of caution, …

07/12/2022

South Orange

News

Extra Police Added At Warwick Schools After Student Threatens Teacher

Extra Police Added At Warwick Schools After Student Threatens Teacher

Extra Police Added At Warwick Schools After Student Threatens Teacher A district in the Hudson Valley has an extra police presence at its schools and other buildings after a student made a threat to a teacher. In Orange County, Warwick Valley Central Schools Superintendent Dr. David Leach said the district was "made aware of a threat allegedly made by a middle school student" on Monday, June 20. On Tuesday, June 21, "Out of an abundance of caution, in addition to the police officers assigned to each building, students and staff should anticipate additional police presence in the district," Leach said. The threat was reported to the Warwick Po…

by Joe Lombardi

06/21/2022

Mercer

Schools

Social Media Threat Prompts Increase Police Presence At South Jersey School District

Social Media Threat Prompts Increase Police Presence At South Jersey School District

Social Media Threat Prompts Increase Police Presence At South Jersey School District A threat posted on social media prompted an increase police presence at a South Jersey school district, authorities said. The threat was posted online about High School North in the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District during the late afternoon on Sunday, June 5, according to a joint release from the West Windsor and Plainsboro Police Departments. A thorough investigation determined the source of the threat and deemed it to be non-credible, police said. Each of the schools within the district were set to remain on an in-person schedule for Monday, June 6 with an increased …

by Valerie Musson

06/06/2022

Nassau

Police & Fire

15-Year-Old Charged For Making Threat To Uniondale School

15-Year-Old Charged For Making Threat To Uniondale School

15-Year-Old Charged For Making Threat To Uniondale School Another Long Island teen has been charged with making a threat against a school. The lates arrest was made on Friday, June 3 in Uniondale. According to Nassau County Police detectives, the 15-year-old boy expressed his desire anonymously through social media to conduct an imminent violent act towards students and faculty members at the Turtle Hook Middle School in Uniondale at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 1. Police were notified of the threats and an investigation was conducted, resulting in the boy being identified and placed under arrest without incident at 4:30 p.m. Friday in Unionda…

by Joe Lombardi

06/04/2022

Middlesex CT

Schools

Old Saybrook Student Accused Of Making Threats Against Staff Member, School

Old Saybrook Student Accused Of Making Threats Against Staff Member, School

Old Saybrook Student Accused Of Making Threats Against Staff Member, School A Connecticut middle school student has been charged with making threats against a staff member and against the school. The incident took place in Middlesex County on Wednesday, May 25 in Old Saybrook. The unidentified teen was arrested after Old Saybrook Police received an anonymous complaint about a student making concerning remarks in the past about "shooting up a staff member" and "blowing up" the middle school, said Chief Michael A. Spera, of the Old Saybrook Police. In a letter to parents, Old Saybrook School Superintendent Jan Perruccio said: "Please know that at no time did law en…

by Kathy Reakes

05/26/2022

Hackensack

News

Third Bogus Threat Of Month Briefly Locks Down Hackensack High School

Third Bogus Threat Of Month Briefly Locks Down Hackensack High School

Third Bogus Threat Of Month Briefly Locks Down Hackensack High School Another day, another unfounded threat at Hackensack High School rattles and annoys people. Students, staff and particularly parents and law enforcers have grown irritated by a recent string of calls, including one that forced a brief lockdown on Wednesday, March 30 when someone reportedly threatened to shoot up the school. That makes three just this month alone -- all of which city police are investigating aggressively. Wednesday's lockdown ended quickly. No streets were closed nor injuries reported. "The school was checked by police personnel and the unspecified threat was deemed unfound…

by Jerry DeMarco

03/30/2022

Putnam

Police & Fire

12-Year-Old Student In Area Charged With Making Terrorist Threat, Police Say

12-Year-Old Student In Area Charged With Making Terrorist Threat, Police Say

12-Year-Old Student In Area Charged With Making Terrorist Threat, Police Say A 12-year-old Hudson Valley boy has been charged with making a terroristic threat after making an online threat. The incident began in Dutchess County around 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 24, when Poughkeepsie Middle School became aware of a message on Snapchat in which a person threatened to bring a gun to school. According to Detective Lt. Matt Clark, of the Poughkeepsie Police, the school was quickly able to identify the student responsible for the post. The student, a 12-year-old male, was brought to the City of Poughkeepsie Police Juvenile Division, Clark said. The student and…

by Kathy Reakes

02/24/2022

White Plains

Schools

Juvenile Charged For Making Threat To Westchester School

Juvenile Charged For Making Threat To Westchester School

Juvenile Charged For Making Threat To Westchester School A minor has been charged after calling in a purported threat to a Westchester elementary school that led to a lockout. Officials in Port Chester announced that a juvenile has been charged and taken into custody in relation to a threat made at Park Avenue Elementary School on Wednesday, Jan. 12. Original story - Westchester School District Placed In Lockout Due To Anonymous Threat Police said that no further information will be released regarding the juvenile. "As stated prior we take these incidents very (seriously.) Our Detective's conducted an extensive investigation to locate the call…

01/13/2022

Briarcliff

Schools

Northern Westchester HS Goes Remote Amid 'Concerns' Following Threat

Northern Westchester HS Goes Remote Amid 'Concerns' Following Threat

Northern Westchester HS Goes Remote Amid 'Concerns' Following Threat An area high school went remote after a social media post considered a threat toward the building left some district officials with lingering concerns. In Northern Westchester, Bedford Central Schools Superintendent Joel Adelberg said that administrators were alerted to “a disturbing post” on Snapchat that was shared among the Fox Lane High School community and was being considered as a perceived threat on Sunday, Dec. 12. Earlier story - Fox Lane HS Student Makes Threatening Social Media Post Ultimately police were called to the school to investigate, and the threat was deemed to be not c…

12/14/2021