Crime & Safety

Hyde Park Police Continue Probe Into Threat At Middle School

The written threat was discovered inside the school building, according to police.

HYDE PARK, NY — Police are investigating after a written threat was found inside Haviland Middle School Tuesday.

A student discovered the writing and told school officials, who alerted police around 4:45 p.m.

Police did not disclose the content of the threat. Photographs were taken, and school janitorial staff removed it, according to police.

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Officers conducted interviews and reviewed surveillance footage. Additional student interviews and investigative steps are ongoing, police said.

“The department takes all reported threats seriously and is committed to thoroughly investigating this matter,” police said.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 845-229-9340 and ask to speak with Officer Passantino or Detective Felicello.

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