Crime & Safety
Police Investigate 'Possible Threat' To Arlington School
A "possible threat" at an Arlington high school prompted a police investigation.

ARLINGTON, VA -- Police were called to an Arlington high school earlier this week to deal with a "possible threat," police said, but authorities determined there was no cause for concern.
Police conducted an overnight investigation into "rumors of a possible threat to Bishop O'Connell High School" and there was an increased police presence at the school on Tuesday in response, Arlington County Police tweeted.
"ACPD has identified those involved," the tweet reads. "Police have determined there are no credible threats to the safety of the school community."
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Police followed up with a reminder to report suspicious activity.
Following an overnight investigation into rumors of a possible threat to Bishop O’Connell High School, ACPD has identified those involved. Police have determined there are no credible threats to the safety of the school community.
— ArlingtonCountyPD (@ArlingtonVaPD) February 19, 2019
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