School violence rumors prompt investigation

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Putnam Sheriff says Rumors of School Violence Friday are False

Putnam County, NY
Putnam County high schools were the targets of four different rumors this past week, spawned by the Sandy Hook Elementary School attack.

All four rumors were investigated, and determined to be false rumors.

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School Threat Compilation 4

Since the Sandy Hook Elementary attack on 12/14/12, the media has become awash in related news stories.  Rather than make individual posts, I’ve created a compilation.

School violence rumors could reduce attendance on Friday - By KeungHui

Boy, 15, plotted shooting at California school, police say- Arizona student found with gun in backpack at school - FOX News

Arrest made at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Virginia - JusticeNewsFlash.com

Stabbing at Vine Middle School sends 8th grader to hospital - WVLT

WATCH: Vet Voluntarily Guards Kids' School After Newtown Shooting - The Huffington Post

Man in camouflage attempts school entry - UPI

Study: 121 U.S. school attacks thwarted - TheDenverChannel.com

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School Threat Compilation 3

Since the Sandy Hook Elementary attack on 12/14/12, the media has become awash in related news stories.  Rather than make individual posts, I’ve created a compilation.

Social media rumors: Police controlling threats of school violence - WJLA

Metro Trying to Alleviate School Violence Rumors - 8 News NOW By Kash Cashell

Rumors of School Violence in Md. Mounting on Social Media « CBS ... By Chris Lingebach

Student detained in suspected Calif. shooting plot - Fresno Bee

Fort Pierce teen jailed for threatening to shoot classmates had Airsoft toy gun; sheriff says it was 'safer' to detain him - Jupiter Courier

School lets out students early over text - KJRH-TV

School violence rumors rampant at FWCS - WANE

Students' Fear of School Violence Postpones Dumbarton Middle Talent Show - Patch.com

Patrols stepped up after rumors of school violence - KIRO Seattle

Rumors of violence prompt police response at area schools - PennLive.com

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School Threat Compilation 2

Since the Sandy Hook Elementary attack on 12/14/12, the media has become awash in related news stories.  Rather than make individual posts, I’ve created a compilation.

Monroe teen arraigned after alleged school shooting threats - WTOL-TV

Rumors of school violence lead Hillsborough deputies to boost security - Tampabay.com

Eugene 4J addresses flood of violence-related school rumors - KMTR NewsSource 16

Abilene, Big Spring police make arrests in school violence threats - ReporterNews.com

Schools, police respond to rumors of violence - Green River Star

Genesee County schools closed rest of week as rumors of violence swirl - The Flint Journal - MLive.com

School districts react to rumors of violent threats - Amarillo.com

Downers Grove Police Investigate School Violence Rumors in District 99, Find ... - Patch.com

Maryland Law Enforcement Investigate Social Media Rumors of School Violence - NBC4 Washington

Police Try To Control Rumors Of School Violence - CBS Local

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School Threat Compilation 1

Since the Sandy Hook Elementary attack on 12/14/12, the media has become awash in related news stories.  Rather than make individual posts, I've created a compilation.

Hillsborough deputies 'overwhelmed' with vague school violence threats - Northwest News and Tribune

SCHOOL VIOLENCE: Teen jailed for on-line gun threat : Crime Blotter Press-Enterprise (blog)

Pinellas schools look into rumors of violence related to Mayan calendar - Tampabay.com

Jeffersonville High School student arrested over violence rumor - The Courier-Journal

Ohio boy, 11, threatened school shooting, police say - The Columbus Dispatch

Shooting rumor boosts police presence at DeLand High - Orlando Sentinel

Jeff. High School student charged after alleged school violence threat - WHAS 11

Web comments lead to arrest of Northern California man - SJ Mercury News

Police arrest students in Indiana school threats - SFGate

Hillsborough deputies 'overwhelmed' with school violence threats - Tampa Bay Online

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School Violence Rumors Prompt Response from West Plains School District

West Plains, KY
A threat of violence in a West Plains school has prompted the superintendent to send a letter to parents.

The rumors concern events that might occur on December 21.  The attack at Sandy Hook Elementary, as well as social media has spurred these rumors.

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Rumors of School Violence on Dec. 21 Traced Back to Oswego High School Threat

Aurora, IL
Rumors of threats were swirling around two high schools and several junior highs, but authorities have localized the threat to Oswego High School.

Authorities do not believe the threat is credible, but are still investigating it thoroughly.

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Threat of Violence at Covington High School Prompts Extra Security

New Orleans, LA
A call to a Crimestoppers hotline threatening violence at Covington High School on Friday morning forced St. Tammany Parish school system administrators to have extra security on hand from the Covington Police Department. Officials from the district say that students are safe, but they are giving parents the option to pick up their children from school if they choose.

As the Covington Police Department covers the front door of Covington High School, parents check their children out of school early Friday morning after some unsettling rumors about fights August 17, 2012.

 

According to Meredith Mendez, spokeswoman for the school system, "We made sure the school was safe and secure first thing this morning." She added that contrary to rumors, "there have been no riots or violence of any kind at Covington High School."

 

The threat comes one day after one Covington High student "received serious injuries" after a fight with another student, who was charged with attempted second-degree murder and is being held at the Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center, Covington Police said.