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Lockdown at East Hampton Middle School lifted, no threat found

A middle-aged woman has made credible threats of violence against the schools

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UPDATE: The East Hampton Police Department responded to a reported threat at the Middle School, prompting a precautionary lockdown and thorough search of the premises.

After a careful evaluation, the lockdown was lifted as the threat was determined to be unsubstantiated.

Due to the incident, parents and guardians should anticipate delays during the school pickup process. As this is an ongoing investigation, no further details will be released at this time.

ORIGINAL REPORT:

A serious threat has prompted a full lockdown at the East Hampton High School and elevated security measures at other schools in the district.

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Local residents have been advised to shelter in place while law enforcement agencies, including the Connecticut State Police, respond to the incident.

The high school is currently on lockdown, while the middle and elementary schools are operating under heightened threat conditions.

Police officers have been deployed to all schools, and a canine unit has been requested to search the premises for a potential active shooter.

According to authorities, a middle-aged woman has made credible threats of violence against the schools, prompting the immediate response from law enforcement.

The situation remains ongoing, and updates will be provided as they become available.

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14-Year-Old Middleton High School Student Carson Chrapkowski Dies After Bicycle Crash, Driver Alyssa Anderson Arrested

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14-Year-Old Middleton High School Student Carson Chrapkowski Dies After Bicycle Crash, Driver Alyssa Anderson Arrested Canyon County, Idaho
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MIDDLETON, Idaho โ€” A 14-year-old Middleton High School student has died after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle near the high school Friday night, according to the Middleton Police Department.

The teenager was transported by Life Flight to St. Lukeโ€™s Boise following the crash but died from his injuries early Saturday morning.

Middleton police said the crash involved a vehicle and a bicyclist near Middleton High School. The 14-year-old suffered critical injuries and was flown to a Boise hospital for emergency medical treatment.

Police announced Saturday morning that the young bicyclist had succumbed to his injuries.

The teen was identified in the information provided for this report as Carson Chrapkowski, a Middleton High School student. However, the police departmentโ€™s public statement did not release the teenagerโ€™s name.

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Police arrested 41-year-old Alyssa Louise Anderson in connection with the crash. Anderson was booked into the Canyon County Jail.

According to police, Anderson is facing charges of vehicular manslaughter, aggravated DUI and leaving the scene of an injury accident.

Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the collision or the specific allegations supporting the DUI charge.

The crash remains under investigation by the Middleton Police Department and Idaho State Police. Investigators have not released further information about the sequence of events or whether additional charges could be filed.

Police said they are continuing to work to establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.

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The Middleton Police Department expressed condolences to the teenagerโ€™s parents, family, friends, classmates and others affected by his death as the community mourns the loss of a young student.


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