Police Contact FBI After Receiving Threat to New London Schools

Just prior to 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, the New London Police Department’s school resource officer was notified of a possible threat to the New London school system.

According to Deputy Police Chief Peter Reichard, the SRO quickly located the source of the threatening message and the two juveniles allegedly responsible for the message.

“At this time both juveniles have been charged with the crime,” he said. “It has been determined to be a hoax and there is no connection to any terrorist groups.”

The New London Police Department Detective Division contacted the FBI and reported the hoax, Reichard said.

“The incident has been investigated and there is no credible threat to the New London School System,” he added.

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