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Whittier Working with Haverhill Police after Student Receives Threatening Snapchat Message

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Whittier Tech
Maureen Lynch, Superintendent
115 Amesbury Line Road
Haverhill, MA 01830

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Whittier Working with Haverhill Police after Student Receives Threatening Snapchat Message

HAVERHILL — Superintendent Maureen Lynch reports that Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School administrators are working with the Haverhill Police Department after a student received a threatening message via Snapchat in which an anonymous person threatening to commit a violent act at the school on Saturday.

There are no activities scheduled at Whittier today, however there will be an increased police presence nonetheless, out of an abundance of caution.

At 9 a.m. Saturday a student reported to Haverhill Police that they had received a threatening message via the Snapchat social media service.  In the message, the user threatened to “shoot up” the student’s school, although the user never mentioned Whittier by name.

Superintendent Lynch praised the student for coming forward to report this threat.

“We take all threats seriously, and in this increasingly uncertain world, we are fortunate to have such a good relationship with our partners in the Haverhill Police Department,” Superintendent Lynch said. “While this is a nonspecific and anonymous threat, we will follow our established protocols to ensure safety on our campus.”

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Manchester-by-the-Sea and Essex Police Investigating Rumored Threat Made against School via Social Media

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Friday, Sept. 13, 2019

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Manchester-by-the-Sea and Essex Police Investigating Rumored Threat Made against School via Social Media

No Credible Threat Made Against Schools

MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA — Interim Manchester Police Chief Todd Fitzgerald and Essex Police Chief Paul Francis report that their respective police departments took immediate action and investigated a rumored threat made against Manchester Essex Regional Middle High School via social media.

The investigation has determined that no actual or credible threats have been made and that there is no danger to the school district.

On Thursday evening, police received a report that a threatening post was made via Snapchat, allegedly by a Manchester Essex Regional Middle High School student. Multiple students were interviewed, and police have determined that a personal dispute between two male students apparently spilled over onto social media, however there is no threat to the greater school system.

The police departments will collect their findings and forward all pertinent information to the Manchester Essex Regional School District for possible disciplinary follow-up at the school-level.

The school district has cooperated fully with the police investigation.

Out of an abundance of caution,the school district has requested and families may notice an increased police presence at the Middle High School on Friday.

Both police departments and the school district take safety of students and staff very seriously.

“We take all threats and rumored threats very seriously,” Chief Fitzgerald said. “This situation appears to be limited to a dispute between two students, and while we are thankful that it appears as though no threat exists to the schools, we will work with all parties and the school district to ensure everyone understands the law and school policy as it relates to how we should treat one another.”

Any resident with questions or concerns may call the Manchester-by-the Sea (978-526-1212) or Essex (978-768-6628) Police Departments anytime.

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Threatening Social Media Post Under Investigation at King Philip Regional High School

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King Philip Regional School District
Paul Zinni, Superintendent
18 King Street
Norfolk, MA 02056

For Immediate Release

Monday, Dec. 10, 2018

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Threatening Social Media Post Under Investigation at King Philip Regional High School

WRENTHAM — Superintendent Paul Zinni and Principal Lisa Mobley report that the King Philip Regional School District and the Wrentham Police Department are investigating a threatening Snapchat message allegedly posted by a student.

The suspect has been identified and at this time there is not believed to be any danger to the school or the greater community.

At approximately 8:45 a.m., school officials at King Philip Regional High School were made aware of a Snapchat message that was being circulated among students Monday morning. The message, appearing to originate on the account of a student, depicted a photo of a male teen holding what appears to be a rifle and text warning people not to go to school Monday.

School officials immediately notified the School Resource Officer and an investigation was launched.

The student was quickly identified and was pulled out of class Monday morning by police.

No threatening or dangerous items were located at the school.

Disciplinary action may be issued pending the completion of the investigation. At this time, the matter remains under investigation.

Parents and the students and staff in the school were notified of the incident and school will go on as scheduled today.

“I want to commend the two students that brought this issue to the attention of our staff at the high school,” Superintendent Zinni said. “They should be proud of themselves and we encourage all parents to talk to their children about what they would do if they found themselves in a similar situation.”

 

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Andover High Student Arrested After Threat Appears Online

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ANDOVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Sheldon Berman, Superintendent
36R Bartlet St.
Andover, MA 01810

For Immediate Release

Monday, March 26, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Andover High Student Arrested After Threat Appears Online

Photo of Firearms Was Downloaded from Internet by Suspect

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Courtesy of Andover Police

ANDOVER — Town Manager Andrew Flanagan, Superintendent of Schools Sheldon Berman, and Andover High School Principal Philip Conrad report that an Andover High School student has been arrested by Andover Police as authorities investigate a threatening post appeared on Snapchat.

At 7 p.m. Monday, parents reported to the Andover Police Department and Andover High School officials that someone posted a photo of assault rifles online with a message warning students not to come to school tomorrow.  An investigation followed. The alleged origin of the social media posts was traced to an Andover High School junior, and police went to his home to question him. He has been arrested and is in custody at this hour as the suspect behind the posting.

The investigation also determined that the photo of assault rifles posted to Snapchat was downloaded from the Internet and not an actual photo taken by the suspect. Police reported that no firearms were found at the residence.

Disciplinary procedures are being followed by school officials, and the student has been suspended on an emergency basis. 

There is no danger at this time to the school or greater community. School will go on as scheduled tomorrow. Out of an abundance of caution, extra officers will be assigned, and families may notice the increased police presence.

“While we are confident that there is no danger, I am proud that the procedures we have in place in the event of a threat were followed, and I am pleased with the level of teamwork and constant communication among officials as this unfolded over the past few hours,” Superintendent Berman said. “The Andover Police Department is to be commended for investigating this threat with great professionalism and providing a resolution within two hours of the initial report.

More information will be released by the town, schools, and Andover Police Department as it becomes available. 

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