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Instagram Post Prompts Threat Investigation At Virginia High School Instagram Post Prompts Threat Investigation At Virginia High School
Instagram Post Prompts Threat Investigation At Virginia High School A 15-year-old Woodbridge student has been charged after an Instagram threat against Potomac High School in Dumfries sparked an investigation, authorities said. The threat was first reported anonymously on Dec. 8 through a tip, according to the Prince William County Police Department.  The School Resource Officer (SRO) at Potomac High School, located on Panther Pride Drive, launched an investigation and identified the student behind the post. Police confirmed there was no credible threat to the school or the safety of students and staff, but a detention order was obtained on Dec. 10. T…

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by Zak Failla
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Threat At Virginia Middle School 'Not Credible' According To Police Threat At Virginia Middle School 'Not Credible' According To Police
Threat At Virginia Middle School '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…

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by Annie DeVoe
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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.

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by Nicole Acosta