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Social media threat closes Norwich schools, juvenile arrested

A juvenile was arrested late Thursday night in connection to a social media post that threatened Norwich schools, according to police, as schools across the country were on high alert for threats stemming from TikTok and other social platforms. Families were notified of the arrest in a Friday night letter from Superintendent of Schools Kristen Stringfellow. She said police had located the student who allegedly posted to the social media platform Snapchat on Thursday night with a reference to a threat and a picture "of what appeared to be a handgun." Multiple students reported the post to their parents, who ...

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School threats and social media hoaxes are forcing closures, time-consuming investigations

School threats are spiking. Every one sets off alarm bells, putting staffers, parents and students on edge and forcing administrators to make tough choices.

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School threats and social media hoaxes across U.S. are forcing closures, time-consuming investigations

School threats are spiking. Every one sets off alarm bells, putting staffers, parents and students on edge and forcing administrators to make tough choices.

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