Threats Lead To Some School Closures In Connecticut

Milford CT

17 December, 2021

8:23 AM

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Good Friday morning Connecticut, Sadly, all eyes are on social media once again. Law enforcement and school officials in every community across the nation are keeping a close eye on TikTok concerning vague threats against schools on Friday. Connecticut is no different, and numerous local school districts issued statements on Thursday saying they are aware of the latest social media trend but that no credible threats had been detected. Some districts in Connecticut said they'd increase police presence at schools on Friday just out of an abundance of caution. But that changed in a couple of local school districts on Friday morning. Norwich and Region 10 public schools cancelled school due to the social media threats. In a letter to Norwich parents, officials said at 8 p.m. Thursday, middle school parents learned of a Snapchat story sent to students on social media by someone who they believed to attend the district. "The social media story allegedly referenced a threat to the school as well as a picture of what appeared to be a handgun," Norwich school officials wrote. Norwich officials said they made the decision to close school on Friday, so law enforcement can investigate the threat. In Region 10, school officials said late Thursday they received information from the state and local police regarding "possible threatening information specific to the Region 10 schools. The police are aware of the specific individuals involved and are already actively investigating. Given the late hour and the need to allow time for the police time to thoroughly investigate it is necessary for us to close all schools tomorrow, Friday December 17th." "The safety of our students and school community is paramount and in order to open schools I must have all the information possible that assures us that our schools and children are safe," said Howard Thiery, Superintendent of Region 10 schools. On Friday morning, Naugatuck police announced they learned of a possible threat against a Naugatuck school. A 13-year-old male shared a social media post "suggesting fellow students stay home from school today because of what he might do," police said. The student attends City Hill School, police said. He is charged with breach of peace, police said. Police have added extra presence to schools in Naugatuck on Friday. See also across Connecticut: Elementary Student Suspended After Threat: Report An elementary student was suspended after making a threat, the report said.>>>Read More. 'Thousands Of Solo Cups': Local College Littering Spurs Complaint "It is heartbreaking to see your students blatantly disregarding the natural environment that is one of our town's greatest assets.">>>Read More. Dog Credited With Saving Infant's Life: Reports A dog alerted his owners about their infant daughter's breathing problems and is credited with saving her life.>>>Read More. Man shot, killed inside store, police say A 23-year-old man, Clinton Taylor, of Bridgeport, was shot and killed inside Sammy's Grocery & Dollar Store at 500 Park Ave. around 9:15 p.m. Thursday, Bridgeport police said. Taylor suffered multiple gunshot wounds, police said. A suspect was found and taken into custody after a brief foot chase, police said. Police also recovered a handgun, they said. The suspect identified himself only as "Lucifer," and video from the store showed the accused robbing the victim of money after he was shot, police said. He will be charged with murder, felony murder, and first-degree robbery, police said. Free events across CT Looking for some free events to do with the family this weekend? News 8's @LauraHutch8 has you covered with today's Freebie Friday! https://t.co/X4i5td4V9g— WTNH News 8 (@WTNH) December 17, 2021 Here are live traffic conditions across CT this morning: LISBON - Road Work on I-395 Northbound between Exits 19 and 21 (1.9 miles) in effect today until 2:46 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Friday, December 17 at 8:46 am. KILLINGLY - Road Work on I-395 Northbound between Exits 38 and 41 (1.3 miles) in effect today until 3:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Friday, December 17 at 8:58 am. UNION - Road Work on I-84 Eastbound vicinity of Exit 74 (0.7 miles) in effect today until 3:32 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Friday, December 17 at 7:00 am. UNION - Road Work on I-84 Westbound vicinity of Exit 74 (0.1 miles) in effect today until 3:32 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Friday, December 17 at 7:00 am. TOLLAND - Road Work on I-84 Westbound between Exits 68 and 67 (3.8 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Friday, December 17 at 9:06 am. HARTFORD - Crash (Tractor Trailer Vs 1 Veh) on I-84 Westbound between Exits 48 and 47. The right lane is closed. Reported Friday, December 17 at 9:25 am. ROCKY HILL - Road Work on I-91 Southbound between Exits 24 and 23 (1.4 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Friday, December 17 at 9:07 am. TRUMBULL - Crash (2 Vehicle) on RT15 Northbound between Exits 49N and 51. The right lane is closed. Reported Friday, December 17 at 9:45 am. MARLBOROUGH - Road Work on RT2 Westbound between Exits 13 and 11 (4.1 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Friday, December 17 at 8:30 am. HARWINTON - Road Work on RT8 Northbound between Exits 42 and 44 (3.2 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Friday, December 17 at 9:23 am. DERBY - Road Work on RT8 Northbound between Exits 17 and 18 (0.3 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Friday, December 17 at 9:37 am. SHELTON - Road Work on RT8 Northbound between Exits 12 and 13 in effect today until 3:53 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Friday, December 17 at 9:55 am. NEW BRITAIN - Road Work on RT9 Northbound between Exits 25 and 28 (1.0 miles) in effect today until 3:33 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Friday, December 17 at 9:19 am.