Increased Security at Maryland High School Following Unfounded Threat

LUSBY, MD – The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office investigated a potential threat to Patuxent High School on Friday. An anonymous social media post suggesting a threat led to immediate law enforcement action.

Upon investigation, authorities found the threat to be non-credible and unfounded. Nevertheless, extra deputies were stationed at the school today as a precautionary measure.

Erica Schmidt

Erica interned for Shore News Network in the summer of 2022 and is a full-time college student and Division II athlete, and aspiring doctor. She attends university in Philadelphia and covered breaking news in the northeast Pennsylvania region.

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