Crime & Safety

Threat Made Against La Verne School Deemed 'Noncredible'

Security was increased around Ramona Middle School on Tuesday after a threat was made against the campus.

A "noncredible" threat was made against Ramona Middle School on Monday, according to Principal James Ellis.
A "noncredible" threat was made against Ramona Middle School on Monday, according to Principal James Ellis. (Google Maps)

LA VERNE, CA — A threat made against Ramona Middle School on Monday was later deemed "noncredible," according to authorities.

Security around campus Tuesday was still heightened out of an abundance of caution, Ramona Principal James Ellis said in a letter sent to parents.

Several students heard a classmate make the threat after class on Monday, Ellis said. Authorities declined to say what kind of threat was made.

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La Verne Police Department officers went to the student’s home to “ensure there was no means to act on the threat and investigate the allegation.”

“The threat was found to be noncredible,” Ellis said.

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