On February 17, 2021, at approximately 2:00 pm, Newtown Township Police responded to Council Rock High School North after being notified by school security of a reported bomb threat which was made via a phone call. To ensure for the safety and protection of the students and staff, the school was evacuated to an alternate site while the perimeter was secured and an investigation was conducted by Newtown Township Police Department. The investigation concluded at 2:40pm with negative results and school activities were resumed.

Dr. Robert Fraser was on location and advised of the situation. The criminal investigation is continuing by Newtown Detectives to determine the source and identity of the caller. An effective response and coordinated effort was completed by our assigned school resource officer, security staff, Bucks County Police Radio, as well as patrol units from the Newtown Township, Newtown Borough, and Lower Makefield Police departments.

As always, the Newtown Township Police Department would not be capable of fulfilling our mission without the support and partnership of our citizens.

IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.

The dedicated men and women of the Newtown Township Police Department will stand by your side continuing to protect and serve our community.

John L. Hearn

Chief of Police

Newtown Township

“Proudly serving Newtown & Wrightstown Townships”