Swatting

Alexandria Police Investigate School Swatting Insidents

ALEXANDRIA, VA – On Wednesday, the Alexandria Police Department (APD) responded to false threats at two Alexandria City Public Schools. The threats, received that afternoon, were later identified as incidents of “swatting.”…
January 25, 2024

Newark Police Respond to “Swatting” Incident

NEWARK, DE – On Monday, at approximately 1:20 PM, the Newark Police Department was alerted to a reported shooting and possible barricade situation- The incident was reported at the 100 block of…
August 14, 2023

Passaic Man Charged With School Swatting Incident

PASSAIC, NJ – An 18-year-old Passaic man was arrested by the Paramus Police Department for causing a false public alarm at the Windsor Preparatory High School on Friday. Alex Barrales reported a…
June 13, 2022