STATE POLICE INVESTIGATE BOMB THREAT AT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

(Berlin, MD) Maryland State Police continue an investigation into an early morning bomb threat that led to the evacuation of an elementary school in Worcester County.

At approximately 8:40 a.m. this morning, state police at the Berlin Barrack were notified of a possible threat to the Showell Elementary School in Berlin. Troopers immediately notified the school. Subsequently, the school made the precautionary decision to immediately evacuate school personnel and approximately 550 students from pre-kindergarten through third grade.

Detectives from the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation along with troopers from the Maryland State Police and deputies from the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office responded to the elementary school. A thorough search and K-9 scan of the interior and exterior of the school was conducted.

The search of the school and the surrounding area did not reveal any evidence of a threat to the school. Students and personnel were permitted to return to class at approximately 11:00 a.m.

The investigation continues…