Schools in Waupaca County placed on lockdown due to threatening email, threats deemed not credible
WAUPACA, Wis. (WFRV) – Multiple schools in Waupaca County were placed on lockdown Wednesday afternoon while authorities investigated a threat via email directed toward Waupaca Christian Academy.
According to the Waupaca Police Department, officers were made aware of the threatening email around 2:25 p.m. on April 10 by a staff member at Waupaca Christian Academy, saying the email was directed toward the school.
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Officers noted that a similar threat had been reported in another jurisdiction on Wednesday as well.
An investigation into the threatening message began immediately. Ultimately the threats were determined to be not credible.
As a precaution, schools within the district were placed on lockdown while the incident was being investigated.
“Students and parents are encouraged to come forward immediately anytime they hear of a potential threat so proper action can be taken,” officers with the Waupaca Police Department said in a statement.
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The Waupaca Police Department was assisted by the Waupaca County Sheriff’s Department and the Wisconsin State Patrol.
The Vernon County Sheriff’s Office also posted on its Facebook page earlier on Wednesday that it was working with the De Soto Area School District concerning a potential threat received by the school, via email.
Schools in the De Soto Area School District went under a shelter in place while the threat was being investigated.
The investigation into the threat remains ongoing. No additional details were provided.
