Center School in Peabody Latest Victim of Bomb Scare

Peabody, MA - A bomb threat was called into the Center School on Irving Street shortly after 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday.

The school was evacuated as police and fire crews were called to the scene, along with the Salem Police Department's K9 unit. An ambulance was also on the scene on standby.

A very thorough search of the building was conducted, and nothing was found, according to Peabody Police Captain Dennis Bonauito.

The incident remains under investigation, according to the captain.