False Swatting Call Prompts Secure Status at Two York County Schools
A false swatting call led to Mt. Vernon Elementary and Tabb Middle schools in York County being placed on a secure status by authorities due to a reported safety concern.
Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News, VA, October 13, 2026 —
A false swatting call prompted authorities to place Mt. Vernon Elementary and Tabb Middle schools in York County on a secure status after a safety concern was reported, according to the available information.
The account identifies the call as false but does not provide details about what was reported, when the call occurred or how authorities determined it was false. It also does not say how long the schools remained on secure status or whether the status has since ended.
No information was provided about who made the call, whether an investigation is underway, or whether anyone was injured. The available account does not describe what measures were taken at either school while the secure status was in place.
The incident involved two schools: Mt. Vernon Elementary and Tabb Middle. Both are identified as being in York County. The information provided does not specify whether other schools or locations were affected.
Further details about the reported concern, the response and any subsequent actions were not included in the account. As a result, the circumstances surrounding the call and the timeline of the schools’ secure status remain unclear.
Story summarized from the original created by Chris Horne on www.wavy.com, see more information here.
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