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According to Oneida County Sheriff, Robert M. Maciol, at approximately 11:20am on the 21st of October 2026, the Oneida County Special Patrol Officer located at the Harts Hill Elementary School made notifications to the Sheriff’s Office that a bomb threat call was made to the school. A law enforcement response was initiated and the building was evacuated. The building was cleared with the assistance of members of the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit as well as members from the New York State Police K-9 Unit and deemed safe. The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office maintained constant contact with the Whitesboro Central School District Administration during the incident. The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office was assisted on scene by members of the Yorkville Police Department and the New York State Police. At no time was there any danger to the Students, Staff or Community. During this time frame there were similar calls made to other schools in other districts within Oneida County that prompted a similar response. The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit assisted in the City of Utica at Hughes Elementary School. Investigation into these threats will be continuing by all involved agencies.
