NEW HARTFORD, Conn. — There will be an increased police presence at schools in New Hartford on Thursday after what police are calling a non-specific written threat.
Troopers at the North Canaan barracks learned of a recent non-specific written threat in New Hartford. According to police, the threat was not directed toward any specific location within the town, however it referenced Thursday, December 19, 2024, as the date of the potential incident.
Police and officials at the Northwest Region 7 school district decided to have the State Police increase the presence of Troopers around local schools on Thursday.
There is no known actual threat to the public at this time.
Doug Stewart is the Digital Executive Producer at FOX61 News. He can be reached at dstewart@fox61.com.
Have a story idea or something on your mind you want to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at newstips@fox61.com
HERE ARE MORE WAYS TO GET FOX61 NEWS
Download the FOX61 News APP
iTunes: Click here to download
Google Play: Click here to download
Stream Live on ROKU: Add the channel from the ROKU store or by searching FOX61.
Steam Live on FIRE TV: Search ‘FOX61’ and click ‘Get’ to download.
