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Online Threats

Hackensack, NJ
Police & Fire
Juvenile In Custody For Threats Made Against Hackensack Schools Juvenile In Custody For Threats Made Against Hackensack Schools
Juvenile In Custody For Threats Made Against Hackensack Schools A juvenile is in custody after police say he made online threats of violence against multiple Hackensack schools on Saturday morning, Sept. 14. Police were made aware of the threats around 7:35 a.m. by school officials, Hackensack PD Capt. Michael Antista said. Following an investigation, a juvenile was charged with numerous juvenile delinquency offenses. The online threat, meanwhile, is unsubstantiated. "The Hackensack Police Department stresses to everyone, including students, to understand the ramifications of making threats, whether they are true or not," Antista said. "Making thr…

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by Cecilia Levine
Kingston, NY
Schools
21-Year-Old Accused Of Threatening To Shoot, Stab, Rape Jewish Students On Campus At Cornell 21-Year-Old Accused Of Threatening To Shoot, Stab, Rape Jewish Students On Campus At Cornell
21-Year-Old Accused Of Threatening To Shoot, Stab, Rape Jewish Students On Campus At Cornell A student at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York has been accused of threatening to shoot, stab, and rape Jewish students at the Ivy League school. Patrick Dai, a 21-year-old junior originally from Pittsford, New York, was arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 31 on a federal criminal complaint charging him with posting threats to kill or injure another using interstate communications, according to prosecutors in the Northern District of New York. Dai allegedly posted threatening messages to the Cornell section of an online discussion site, including posts calling for the deaths of Jewish peopl…

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by Joe Lombardi
Hartford, CT
Police & Fire
'You Are Dead': CT Man Posts Threatening Message To Lamont, Murphy, Police Say 'You Are Dead': CT Man Posts Threatening Message To Lamont, Murphy, Police Say
'You Are Dead': CT Man Posts Threatening Message To Lamont, Murphy, Police Say A Connecticut man has been charged with harassment after posting a threatening message on Instagram allegedly threatening Gov. Ned Lamont and US Sen. Chris Murphy, D-5th District. Hartford County resident Sean Richard Palla, age 36, of Manchester, was arrested on Wednesday, June 14, by Connecticut State Police for messages posted on Wednesday, May 24. According to an arrest warrant, Palla, who used the username "tOpsecretalien" posted a message that read "Hey @govnedlamont you are DEAD!" Along with @senchrismurphy. The warrant said that although the account was private, investiga…

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by Kathy Reakes
Ashburn, VA
Schools
Apparent Threat Prompts Increased Police Presence At Loudoun County Elementary School Apparent Threat Prompts Increased Police Presence At Loudoun County Elementary School
Apparent Threat Prompts Increased Police Presence At Loudoun County Elementary School An apparent threat prompted an increased police presence at an elementary school in Loudoun County, authorities said. The rumored threat was posted online and directed at the Cool Spring Elementary School on Tavistock Drive SE in Leesburg, police said on Monday, Nov. 7. Police were working with the school district to find the source, but ultimately determined that the threat was not credible. Out of an abundance of caution, police say they will have extra patrols at the school during school hours this week. Anyone aware of suspicious activity is asked to report it to t…

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by Nicole Acosta
Bristol, PA
Schools
Shooting Threat Locks Down Philly High School: Report Shooting Threat Locks Down Philly High School: Report
Shooting Threat Locks Down Philly High School: Report John Bartram High School in southwest Philadelphia went under lockdown on Friday, Oct. 21 after violent threats were made online, according to a report by CBS News.  An Instagram user posted an image with a rifle and the caption "gonna shoot up the school at 11:00 am," the outlet wrote citing police. As of 11 a.m., students were being allowed to move around the building but not to leave or re-enter, the report said.  Only hours before the school locked down, Philadelphia School District announced that it received a $1 million to combat violence at Bartram High, according to WHYY.…

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by Mac Bullock
Mechanicsville, MD
Schools
Threats Made Targeting County Fair, High School Events In Maryland, Sheriff Says Threats Made Targeting County Fair, High School Events In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Threats Made Targeting County Fair, High School Events In Maryland, Sheriff Says Threats targeting a county fair and school activities in Maryland are actively being investigated by police, according to officials. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating non-specific and generalized threats of violence regarding the St. Mary’s County Fair and public high school football games and other school activities, the agency announced. The threats were reportedly made online, though the nature of them was not disclosed by investigators. Deputies from the sheriff’s office said that they will be staffed at a command post for the 75th iteration of the fair, which is…

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by Zak Failla
Dorchester, MA
News
Boston Children's Hospital Warns Of Increased Threats To Doctors After 'False' Viral Video Boston Children's Hospital Warns Of Increased Threats To Doctors After 'False' Viral Video
Boston Children's Hospital Warns Of Increased Threats To Doctors After 'False' Viral Video Boston Children's Hospital is telling its staff to take precautions after the world-renowned hospital was deluged with threats following a misleading viral video that incorrectly claims the facility is providing sex-change operations on young children.  The hospital said it has reached out to law enforcement agencies about the threats.  “In response to commentary last week critical of our Gender Multispecialty Service (GeMS) Program, Boston Children’s Hospital has been the target of a large volume of hostile internet activity, phone calls, and harassing emails, including threats of violenc…

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by Josh Lanier
Gettysburg, PA
News
'My Only Goal Is To Kill More Of You Before I Die' PA Man Threatens FBI After Mar-A-Largo Raid 'My Only Goal Is To Kill More Of You Before I Die' PA Man Threatens FBI After Mar-A-Largo Raid
'My Only Goal Is To Kill More Of You Before I Die' PA Man Threatens FBI After Mar-a-largo Raid Following the FBI's raid of former President Donald Trump's home in Mar-A-Largo, a 46-year-old Pennsylvania man was been arrested for "making threats of violence against FBI personnel," on Friday, August 12, according to a release by the US Department of Justice. Adam Bies also known as Adam Kenneth Campbell on his profile on Gab with the user name  "BlankFocus" began posting violent threats “in the days following the FBI search of former President Donald Trump’s home in Florida on August 8, 2022,” according to a criminal complaint unsealed Monday in Pittsburgh federal court. The …

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by Jillian Pikora
Poughkeepsie, NY
News
15-Year-Old Is Latest Charged After Threat Causes Schools In Area To Go Remote 15-Year-Old Is Latest Charged After Threat Causes Schools In Area To Go Remote
15-Year-Old Is Latest Charged After Threat Causes Schools In Area To Go Remote One day after an 11-year-old girl was arrested for making online threats against two area schools, another student has been arrested in a separate incident. The second incident took place in Dutchess County on Tuesday, March 22 when a community member reported another threat of school violence against Poughkeepsie High School and Poughkeepsie Middle School to City of Poughkeepsie police, said Irwin Goldberg, spokesman for the school district. An investigation led to the arrest of a 15-year-old girl who was charged with making a terroristic threat and was issued an appearance …

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by Kathy Reakes
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Ex-South Jersey Teacher Accused Of Cyber Threats Arrested Again: Police Ex-South Jersey Teacher Accused Of Cyber Threats Arrested Again: Police
Ex-South Jersey Teacher Accused Of Cyber Threats Arrested Again: Police A former Atlantic County middle school teacher who authorities say made threats on social media against the school has been arrested for the second time in less than a month, authorities said. Shafayeth Syed, 27, of Egg Harbor Township was taken into custody in Wilmington by Delaware State Police on Tuesday, March 8 and charged with causing a false public alarm, terroristic threats, cyber harassment and contempt of court, Hamilton police said. Police say the threats violated the conditions Syed agreed to when he was released from the Atlantic County Justice Facility last month after his fir…

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by Jon Craig
Paterson, NJ
News
Instagram Threat To Paterson High School Investigated Instagram Threat To Paterson High School Investigated
Instagram Threat To Paterson High School Investigated Authorities confirmed Wednesday that Paterson police and school security officials were investigating an Instagram threat that they believe was directed at Eastside High School. A photo of a gun was accompanied by the threat: "Dont come to Eastside tomrw." Authorities initially didn't know which particular school the Tuesday post was intended for. Newark also has an East Side High School. Law enforcement sources said it involved Paterson's school, originated in Virginia and was being thoroughly investigated. Severe consequences await whoever was responsible. Newark school officials also w…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Greenwich, CT
Schools
Three CT High Schools Enter Lockdown On Same Day Due To Separate Threats Three CT High Schools Enter Lockdown On Same Day Due To Separate Threats
Three CT High Schools Enter Lockdown On Same Day Due To Separate Threats Three different districts in Connecticut were forced to place high schools into lockdown within hours of each other after reportedly receiving separate threats. In New Haven County, Wilbur Cross High School in New Haven and the Eli Whitney Technical High School in Hamden, as well as the Norwich Free Academy in New London County all entered lockdown at approximately 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 6. Earlier story - High School In CT In Lockdown After Report Of Firearm Inside Building At Wilbur Cross and Eli Whitney, the schools had an increased police presence as officers investigating threats tha…

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by Zak Failla
Gettysburg, PA
Schools
FBI Investigating Threats Toward 15 PA School Districts Made On Snapchat FBI Investigating Threats Toward 15 PA School Districts Made On Snapchat
FBI Investigating Threats Toward 15 PA School Districts Made On Snapchat The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating after fifteen school districts were threatened and thirteen schools have temporarily closed due to threats made on Snapchat, according to school officials. The threats were first made on Snapchat and the echoed on other social media outlets on Monday, Nov. 29, according to school administrators in the Pittsburgh area. Some of the districts affected were McKeesport Area Schools, North Hills School District, Pittsburgh Public Schools, and Propel Charter Schools, as stated in a report by KDKA. We are aware of a threat on a social med…

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by Jillian Pikora
Brookfield, CT
News
CT Man Arrested For Making Threats To Lamont, State Police Say CT Man Arrested For Making Threats To Lamont, State Police Say
CT Man Arrested For Making Threats To Lamont, State Police Say A Connecticut man is facing charges for allegedly making online threats against Gov. Ned Lamont after receiving misinformation about COVID-19 in nursing homes, State Police announced. New London County resident Jonathan Wright, age 41, of Waterford, was arrested on a warrant on Monday, Nov. 15 after making threats on social media toward the governor in late October. Police said that Wright made multiple threatening Twitter posts in October that were directed toward Lamont. According to the arresting officer, on Tuesday, Oct. 26, Wright posted “You scum living on borrowed time. President T…

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by Zak Failla
Brentwood, NY
Schools
Threat Leads To Delayed Start At Long Island School District Threat Leads To Delayed Start At Long Island School District
Threat Leads To Delayed Start At Long Island School District A Long Island school district was forced to delay its morning opening due to an anonymous threat made online, officials announced. The threat was reported on Monday, Sept. 27 at the Lakeside School in the Merrick School District. School officials made the announcement early on Monday morning as the Nassau County Police Department “actively tried to deem it safe.” The nature of the threat was not immediately made clear. Earlier this month, the school also received a similar threat, officials said. In a message to the community, the school said that faculty and staff would report to the sc…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
News
Police Investigate Online Threats Made To Students At Long Island High School Police Investigate Online Threats Made To Students At Long Island High School
Police Investigate Online Threats Made To Students At Long Island High School There was an increased police presence at a Long Island high school to start the week as the department investigated a “potential threat” that was made online over the weekend. On Monday, Sept. 13, officers from the Suffolk County Police Department were at Commack High School to investigate after being alerted to online threats that were posted on Saturday, Sept. 11. The Commack School District reportedly received two anonymous alerts on Saturday that had “limited threatening information” that was directed at a “few” specific students, not the high school or district itself. Police said t…

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by Zak Failla
Lakewood, NJ
News
Prosecutor: South Jersey Man Posted 'Gang Members Were Coming To Shoot Up School' On Snapchat Prosecutor: South Jersey Man Posted 'Gang Members Were Coming To Shoot Up School' On Snapchat
Prosecutor: South Jersey Man Posted 'Gang Members Were Coming To Shoot Up School' On Snapchat A 21-year-old man from Atlantic County has been arrested for saying a gang was about to "shoot up" a Jersey Shore high school, authorities said. The man's alleged Snapchat threats were directed at specific students in Little Egg Harbor, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. A 21-year-old suspect, Frankie Caserta of Pleasantville has been charged with making terroristic threats over a three-day period last week, Billhimer said. The suspect allegedly used the name “Buddha Caserta,” he said, while posting several online group messages that threatened Pinelands R…

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by Jon Craig
Bristol, PA
Schools
Online Threat Possibly From Students Closes Upper Bucks Tech Online Threat Possibly From Students Closes Upper Bucks Tech
Online Threat Possibly From Students Closes Upper Bucks Tech An online threat possibly made by students closed Upper Bucks County Technical School for Wednesday, Mar. 17, authorities said. The tip came in around 9 p.m. Tuesday from the PA Attorney General’s Safe 2 Say Program concerning an overheard threat of violence toward the Ridge Road School, according to the Bedminster Township Police Department. Safe 2 Say Something is a youth violence prevention program run by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. The program teaches youth and adults how to recognize warning signs and signals, especially within social media, from individuals who may be…

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by Nicole Acosta
New Canaan, CT
News
Teen Charged Following Online 'Chatter' Directed At New Canaan HS Teen Charged Following Online 'Chatter' Directed At New Canaan HS
Teen Charged Following Online 'Chatter' Directed At New Canaan HS A 17-year-old juvenile has been charged with breach of peace for allegedly posting worrisome "chatter" online that was directed at New Canaan High School. The New Canaan teen was issued a juvenile summons following an investigation by New Canaan Police, said Lt. Jason Ferraro. The department had an increased presence at the school on Friday, Jan. 17, after several students voiced concerns after seeing the online posts. School officials contacted police after they were contacted by the students. No specific threat was made, school officials said. But out of an abundance of caution and to m…

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by Kathy Reakes
Fairfield, CT
Police & Fire
18-Year-Old Area HS Student Threatens Killing In Video, Police Say 18-Year-Old Area HS Student Threatens Killing In Video, Police Say
18-Year-Old Area HS Student Threatens Killing In Video, Police Say A Fairfield County teenager is in police custody after making a threatening video threatening to kill someone that was posted online. In the video, the teen shows a gun and states that if someone messes with him tomorrow (Thursday, Sept. 26) and he goes to school he is willing to kill someone. Police investigators were able to quickly identify the teenager in the video - Shelton High School student Eliezer Reyes, 18 - and recovered a gun that matched the one in the threatening video. The school was expected to have an increased security presence on Thursday. Reyes was arrested and charged …

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by Zak Failla
Brentwood, NY
News
Increased Police Presence For Seaford Schools After Threat Leads To Delayed Start Increased Police Presence For Seaford Schools After Threat Leads To Delayed Start
Increased Police Presence For Seaford Schools After Threat Leads To Delayed Start Nassau County Police are out in force at Seaford schools, which had delayed openings on Monday, Sept. 16, due to an online threat of violence. Seventh Precinct detectives reported the social media threat was made against Seaford High School, located on Seamans Neck Road, on Snapchat, police said. "At this time the threat is not believed to be credible," police said in a 9 a.m. statement.  They went on to say they believe that all area schools are "deemed safe for staff and students to return." Nassau County Police Department and Seaford School District said they will continue to work…

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by Kathy Reakes
Poughkeepsie, NY
Police & Fire
Suspect In Poughkeepsie High School Lockout Taken Into Custody Suspect In Poughkeepsie High School Lockout Taken Into Custody
Suspect In Poughkeepsie High School Lockout Taken Into Custody A teenager is in police custody after being accused of making online threats that forced an area high school to enter its lockout protocol. The Poughkeepsie High School was temporarily put in a lockout at 8:08 a.m. on Tuesday morning, when district officials called police headquarters to report they had been made aware of a threat one student made to another. The lockout lasted approximately two hours, though the investigation into the alleged threat was deemed “not credible” by investigators. Poughkeepsie City Police Det. Lt. Matthew Clark said that officers responded to the high school a…

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by Zak Failla