This morning, the Tyngsborough Police Department investigated a series of threatening voicemail messages that had been left at multiple schools overnight.
These messages were not received in real time. They were discovered by school staff when buildings opened this morning, at which point some students were already arriving or en route.
Upon notification, the Police Department responded immediately. Officers worked closely with school administrators to assess the situation and ensure the safety of all school facilities.
Based on the totality of the information available, including similar reports from surrounding communities, the messages were quickly determined to be non-credible and part of a broader
regional hoax involving multiple school districts.
Even with that assessment, officers conducted walkthroughs of school buildings and maintained an increased police presence throughout the day out of an abundance of caution.
The Tyngsborough Public Schools promptly notified families as soon as all available information was confirmed and verified.
All information related to this incident is being shared with state and federal law enforcement partners for further investigation.
As both a father of five children in the school district and as Police Chief, I understand that incidents like this can concern families and the community. We strive to share important information with our residents as quickly as possible, balanced with our responsibility to share clear and accurate information.
Please know that every threat involving our schools is taken seriously, and our response will always prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and staff.
We appreciate the strong partnership between the Police Department and School Department and will continue to keep the community informed as appropriate.