UPDATE: NO THREAT IDENTIFIED - Chiefland MH School security threats on social media show no evidence of being valid
UPDATE: No School Threat Identified
Levy County Sheriff's Office (LCSO)
September 11, 2024, 11:55 am
School Resource Deputies with the Levy County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) and School Board of Levy County officials have determined that NO threat was directed toward Chiefland Middle High School (CMHS) or any other school in Levy County, and all school campuses are safe.
"We appreciate everyone’s patience as this investigation was conducted," said LCSO Lt. Scott Tummond, "The CMHS and (Chiefland) Elementary schools have been released from the Secure Campus status and are back to a normal schedule. "
"We appreciate everyone’s patience as this investigation was conducted," said LCSO Lt. Scott Tummond, "The CMHS and (Chiefland) Elementary schools have been released from the Secure Campus status and are back to a normal schedule. "
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Levy County Sheriff's Office
School Board of Levy County
On Wednesday morning, September 11, 2024, Chiefland Middle High School received multiple phone calls from people concerned about threatening social media posts on an undisclosed neighboring school district's social media page that described potential security threats to the school.
Law enforcement officers from the Levy County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) and the Chiefland Police Department (CPD) immediately arrived on campus to conduct an investigation.
Chiefland Middle High School and Chiefland Elementary School were both placed on a “Secure Campus” status as a precautionary measure, although the law enforcement agencies have NO EVIDENCE indicating any valid threat, as of 9:05 am Wednesday.
"Additional updates will be forthcoming," said LCSO Lt. Scott Tummond in a joint press release by the sheriff's office and school board on Wednesday morning. "Thank you for your patience and understanding."