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UTICA, N.Y. -- An alleged threat made from behind a 3x6-inch phone screen sent Utica Police into some students' homes, looking for guns. "Part of that investigation was to talk to every student that was named, their parents, ensure that they did not have weapons in their home and could not carry out this threat," said UPD Lt. Michael Curley. Because you can't be too careful with children's lives. This alleged threat was on Snapchat and targeted Donovan Middle School on Thursday. "It was reported that students were going to come there at some point and potentially shoot up the school. Obviously, based on the nature of the specific threat, and the threat to a specific mentioned school with some named students, we took it very seriously," said Curley. And they learned it was personal. "We learned that in the community over the last couple of weeks, there's been two feuding groups," said Curley. "We've identified those groups; we've identified the parties therein and like we said, we've spoken to most of their parents and the students themselves. At this point, we do not believe there's a tremendous amount of credibility to the threat." Utica Police and the school district

UTICA, N.Y. -- A social media threat directed at Donovan Middle School prompted a joint response from the Utica City School District and Utica Police Department. According to UPD, both groups learned of the Snapchat video on March 17 and began working together to identify those involved and anyone with information about the threat. Investigators found the threat stemmed from an earlier fight between two groups in the community. Members of both groups and their caregivers have been interviewed, and everyone so far has said the threat to the school was not real and the video targeted the opposing group, according to UPD.  The investigation is ongoing, and police may file criminal charges if necessary. Community partners SNUG and Rebuilding the Village have been brought in to help deescalate tensions and prevent further problems between the groups. Extra security will be in place at Donovan Middle School for the rest of the week to keep students, staff and visitors safe. Do you have a news tip? Send it to news@wktv.com. 

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Scottsboro City Schools heightened security Tuesday in a precautionary move. Added patrols will be at the campus. SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — The Scottsboro City Board of Education is warning families after threatening messages were sent through Snapchat to students at Scottsboro Junior High School, prompting an immediate police investigation and heightened security measures. In a letter sent to families Monday night, Superintendent Jennifer Williams said school officials were made aware of the threatening messages at approximately 7:30 p.m. The Scottsboro Police Department began investigating the situation. Williams stated that, based on information provided by law enforcement, there is currently no indication of an immediate threat to the school. However, as an added precaution and in coordination with law enforcement, increased police presence was placed on campuses Tuesday. Scottsboro Police told FOX54 that the added security would involve extra patrols as a precautionary measure. "The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority," Williams wrote. "We will continue to work closely with law enforcement and follow their guidance as this situation is addressed." The superintendent also used the letter to encourage parents to speak with their children about responsible social media use and the importance of reporting any concerning messages

Published 11 hours ago • loading... • Updated 8 hours ago NSPCC reports 36,829 child sexual abuse image offences in the UK, with 43% on Snapchat, urging mandatory device-level protections to prevent abuse at the source. Nellie, a 24-year-old survivor of online child abuse, shared her story of sending nude images at age 14 which were later shared around her school without her consent. A spokesperson from a tech company stated they work with authorities to combat child exploitation but the report does not reflect their efforts. The NSPCC accused tech companies of failing to protect children online and profiting while children suffer trauma from these offenses. Think freely. Subscribe and get full access to Ground News Subscriptions start at $9.99/year Subscribe The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom 19 hours ago on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Too Big Arrow Icon Caret Down Icon Sources are mostly out of (0)

Samuel Martin Thomas Reilly has admitted being concerned in supplying cannabis (Pixabay) Newsletter Sign up Get your latest local news for free in your email inbox I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from Isle of Man Today. Read our privacy notice A 21-year-old Douglas man has admitted being concerned in supplying cannabis. Samuel Martin Thomas Reilly, of Hillside Avenue, was arrested after police examined a phone belonging to another defendant. Prosecuting advocate Roger Kane told the court that evidence had been found showing that Reilly was a regular street drug dealer, and had engaged in selling, not just to close friends and associates. Messages had been found on Snapchat and Telegram, and Mr Kane said that there had also been allegations of enforcement, with implied threats of violence to get debts paid. Reilly was represented in court by advocate Stephen Wood and will be sentenced in summary court on April 14, after a probation report has been prepared.

British teenagers, like their peers abroad, have a conflicted relationship with social media. They know it can feed them a diet of “brain rot” content that keeps them glued to their phones while making money for big tech. Yet it is central to their lives, and many do ​not think it is the government’s job to ban it. Britain, like other countries in Europe and beyond, is considering ways to restrict social media after becoming increasingly aware of the risks to children. It ‌could follow Australia in imposing a ban on under-16s. The government has asked “everyone with a view” to contribute to a public consultation, which closes in May. Young people aged 16 to 18 at one south London school said Snapchat, Instagram and TikTok helped them socialise, make new connections and learn about the world. But there were downsides: the platforms sometimes left them unhappy or exhausted, vulnerable to bullying and harmful content, and they knew the apps were designed to keep them scrolling. Glued to phones for hours a day “During the summer, I’d spend around eight hours a day on just TikTok,” ​said Awand Khdir, 17, who added there was little else to do on that

Fayette County Detention Center The Snapchat records of former University of Kentucky competitive cheerleader Laken Snelling provide disturbing details about the day she allegedly killed her newborn baby. Around 4 a.m. on August 27, 2025, one of Snelling’s roommates sent a message via Snapchat saying she thought she heard a loud noise that sounded like something falling, according to court records obtained by WXYT. The Snapchat history was obtained after Lexington police sought a search warrant as part of the investigation into the death of Snelling’s infant.  A second roommate of Snelling’s said she also heard the noise, which knocked a picture off the wall. One of the roommates said the noises lasted for about an hour.  How Long Does Kentucky Cheerleader Laken Snelling Face In Prison?: Everything to Know Shortly after 9 a.m. that morning, Snelling, now 22, sent a message saying that the loud noises were the result of her passing out in her bedroom. Snelling said she wasn’t feeling well and hadn’t eaten, telling her roommates she was going to the doctor. Snelling’s roommates were “curious” about her story, so they went into the cheerleader’s bedroom after she left.  In Snelling’s closet, the roommates found a “blood-soaked