Chillicothe, OH – Authorities responded to a reported bomb threat at Huntington School late Tuesday morning, prompting a law enforcement search and heightened security measures.
According to the Ross County Sheriff’s Office, a call was received at approximately 11:15 a.m. reporting a possible bomb at the school. Deputies were immediately dispatched to the scene to investigate and secure the building.
Sheriff George W. Lavender Jr. said the school was notified and implemented safety precautions, adding that students were reported safe during the response. As part of the investigation, explosives-detection K-9 units were en route to assist deputies with a thorough search of the facility.
Officials have not released details about whether the threat was specific or how the call was made. No injuries have been reported, and there has been no confirmation of any explosive device being found as of early Wednesday afternoon.
Bomb threats are treated as serious criminal offenses under Ohio law and are often investigated as potential felonies. Authorities typically urge the public to avoid spreading rumors while an active investigation is underway.
Parents and guardians were advised to monitor official school and law enforcement channels for updates regarding dismissals, evacuations, or changes to school operations.
The incident remains under investigation, and additional information is expected to be released as authorities determine the credibility of the threat.
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