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Threat of violence at James Williams Middle School determined to be false

Oneida County Sheriff's Department

The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office was called to James Williams Middle School Tuesday to investigate a threat.

The School District of Rhinelander and Sheriff’s Office said there was a report of a threat of violence possible occurring at the middle school on December 15.

All students directly involved were interviewed, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

It was determined to be a false report.

The district said the student that made the report will be “dealt with accordingly.”

In a news release, The School District of Rhinelander and the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office said they appreciate the assistance of the community in providing information to staff as quickly as they received it.

Katie Thoresen is WXPR's News Director/Vice President.
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