Crime & Safety
No Threat Found At West Potomac High: Police
Update: West Potomac High School was on lockdown, but police found no threat.
(Updated) GREATER ALEXANDRIA, VA—West Potomac High School is no longer under lockdown after police did not find any threats Friday morning. Police gave an all clear shortly after 11 a.m.
The school went on lockdown as authorities investigated an anonymous threat. The school district said the threat did not appear credible. All students are safe, according to the school district. No injuries were reported.
As a precaution, West Potomac HS is on lockdown after receiving a threat. It doesn't appear credible. Police on scene. Students are safe.
— Fairfax Schools (@fcpsnews) September 29, 2017
The school has resumed normal operations, Fairfax County Public Schools said.
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