Bomb Threat Caused Evacuation At Stafford High School: Police

STAFFORD COUNTY, VA — Stafford High School was evacuated for a bomb threat on Tuesday, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office said.

No injuries were reported, and authorities did not find any explosive devices when they searched the building.

The sheriff's office has not announced any arrests in connection with the threat. No suspects have been publicly identified.

The bomb threat was called in to the sheriff's office just before 1 p.m. on Tuesday, authorities said. School staff and deputies evacuated the building.

Students were held at the football stadium for the remainder of the day, the sheriff's office said. Buses picked up students from the stadium, while parents and students who drove were escorted to and from their vehicles.

"The school was searched and has since been reopened. Thank you all for your patience," the sheriff's office said on Tuesday afternoon. "We will continue to work with school staff to ensure the safety of students and staff."

Tuesday's threat is the latest to target Stafford County schools since the instructional year began in August.

Last month, a football game between Fredericksburg's James Monroe High School and Stafford High School was cancelled. A social media post from Stafford students alluded to threats of violence at the Aug. 25 game, authorities said.

"That post has led to widespread responses in our local area. These responses, primarily centered in Stafford, have the possibility of being carried out at our football game," James Monroe High School officials wrote on Facebook. "There are threats being investigated by law enforcement."

Stafford High School forfeited the game.

"The specific comment has stirred personal reactions," James Monroe officials said. "We do not believe this matter can be resolved in a way for both teams and community to come together at this time for healthy competition."