Officials Update On 'Inappropriate' Message Investigation

WALLINGFORD, CT — In a joint message to the Wallingford school community in the wake of an "inappropriate" message that was found written on a whiteboard at Sheehan High School, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sal Menzo and Police Chief William Wright said the investigation is ongoing and they will be available at police headquarters on Friday morning, from 7:30 a.m. to 8: 30 a.m. to discuss the situation.

“On behalf of the Wallingford Public Schools and the Wallingford Police Department, we are offering you this update to an ongoing investigation,” the joint statement reads. “Yesterday, school officials were notified of a message that was found written on a whiteboard in a classroom at Mark T. Sheehan High School. The contents of the message were serious enough that the Wallingford Police Department launched an investigation in an attempt to determine those persons responsible. It is important to note that while serious, school officials and the police department did not have any reason to believe that school students and staff safety were in jeopardy.

“The Superintendent’s Office and Police Department have received numerous questions regarding the contents of the message. Unfortunately, we continue to be unable to provide additional detail due to this being an open police investigation.

“We recognize the level of alarm that this situation has created. In an effort to demonstrate the school district and police department’s support and understanding of community concerns, the Superintendent and Police Chief will be available at Police Headquarters tomorrow morning from 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.

"Sincerely,

"Dr. Salvatore Menzo, Chief William Wright"

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WALLINGFORD, CT — Sheehan High School in Wallingford will have a police presence on Thursday as a precaution due to an “inappropriate” message that was found written on a whiteboard in the school on Wednesday, according to multiple reports.

NBC Connecticut reports school officials say there is no reason for concern following a police investigation into the incident.

Officials said police will be present at the school on Thursday to help allay any concerns, according to the Meriden Record-Journal.

Read more at NBC Connecticut here and the Meriden Record-Journal here.

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