Crime & Safety
Police Track Down Wilton High School Trespasser: 'Never A Threat'
A social media post about a threat at Wilton High School was not factual, according to the Wilton Police Department.
WILTON, CT — The Wilton Police Department confirmed there was no threat or danger Tuesday at Wilton High School.
A school-aged person who is not enrolled at WHS did enter the building, but was never any threat, according to WPD Lt. Anna Tornello.
"Entry was not made through an unlocked door. As soon as the school administration was made aware that the person was in the building, they enacted their security protocols. The school-aged person was in the building for a brief period of time before leaving the property," Tornello said in an email.
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Police located the trespasser shortly thereafter off campus, and placed the teen into the custody of a parent.
"Everyone in the school is safe. There were no threats made to the safety of the school occupants," Tornello said.
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