Another Bomb Threat at Cape Cod School

YARMOUTH, MA — A bomb threat was discovered at Mattacheese Middle School in Yarmouth Monday — the second such threat directed at a school in that school district in as many weeks. Police said the threat was discovered in a note found in a Mattacheese school bathroom Monday morning.

Authorities were still investigating the incident Tuesday. No arrests have been announced.

"The Yarmouth Police Department has seized the note as evidence and is actively pursuing this felony crime," Yarmouth police said in a statement. "Massachusetts law is very clear and powerful regarding making threats like this one. Anyone convicted of this crime can face up to 20 years in state prison and a fine of up to $50,000."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Yarmouth police at 508-778-7979.

On November 16, a 16-year-old male student made another bomb threat at Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School, police said. That student was charged in connection with the incident.

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