Police Activity At Wilton Polling Site Prompts School Safety Precautions

WILTON, CT — Police investigated a report of suspicious activity involving an individual at the Clune Center polling location in Wilton, prompting nearby schools to temporarily enter secure mode, authorities said.

Officers responded to a complaint involving an individual at the polling location, according to a department Facebook post.

"Nearby schools were placed in a secure mode to ensure the safety of students and staff while police operations were in progress," the department said.

Police said officers investigated the complaint and cleared the polling site.

Authorities subsequently determined the location was safe and that normal operations could resume.

Police did not immediately provide details about the nature of the suspicious activity, the individual involved or whether any arrests were made.

The department also did not specify which schools were affected or how long the secure-mode precautions remained in place.

This is a developing story. Patch has contacted the Wilton Police Department for additional information.