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Police: Threat at Waynesboro High School a hoax

Chris Graham

waynesboroThe Waynesboro Police Department has determined that a threat left on a bathroom stall at Waynesboro High School this week is a hoax.

The PD is still investigating the origin of threatening language that was left on a men’s room bathroom stall at WHS.  Waynesboro Public School staff is assisting the Police Department in the investigation.

On Wednesday, a faculty member alerted school administration and the school resource officer about a message that had been found in a men’s room.  The message indicated a threat against the high school, but no specific person.

As part of investigation, officers have reviewed the school surveillance footage and interviewed several individuals.  Also, K-9 teams designated for the detection of explosives were utilized do a thorough search of the campus.   No threatening substances or devices were located.

The seven K-9 teams from the Virginia State Police and Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office were in Richmond conducting monthly training and came in their training group to conduct the search.

Anyone with information in this case is asked to contact Captain Becky Meeks at (540) 942- 6736 or Central Shenandoah Crime Stoppers at 800 322-2017.

 




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Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected]. Support AFP by signing up for our newsletter and/or powering our work with a one-time or monthly contribution.

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