False threat prompts secure status at York County schools

YORK COUNTY, Va. (WAVY)– Yorktown Middle School and York River Academy were placed on a “secure” status Thursday following a possible threat, according to the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies investigated the threat in the vicinity of the two schools. The campuses entered “secure,” meaning students and staff remained inside while law enforcement investigated.

Following the investigation, officials said the threat was determined to be false…

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