Police say no threats or safety issues at Oswego High School

Oswego High School, 4250 Route 71, Oswego

Oswego police said in a statement released Tuesday, Dec. 6, that there are currently no threats or safety issues at Oswego High School.

Police said they issued the statement in response to several rumors circulating on social media concerning an act of violence occurring at the school at 4250 Route 71 in Oswego.

Police said in the statement they have been working with school officials and have investigated the rumors “to the fullest extent” and determined there is no threat.

Police Public Information Officer Cathy Nevara said in an email that police learned that a reported threat of violence message mentioned in several rumors was circulated weeks ago in a neighboring community.

“There is no connection to Oswego schools and there is no threat or safety issues at the schools,” Nevara said.

“We appreciate the public coming forward and providing information they have seen and heard. As always, when you see something, say something to the proper authorities. We do discourage going to social media to spread speculation,” police said in the statement.

The statement concludes: “Please be assured that if there was a danger to a school or to the public all necessary notifications would be made.”