False alarm triggers lockdown at Mahopac High school

The incident occurred when an electronic notification intended for Austin Road Elementary School's scheduled lockdown drill was mistakenly broadcast to the high school.

News 12 Staff

Oct 3, 2024, 11:08 AM

Updated 2 hr ago

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A false alarm prompted a lockdown at Mahopac High School Wednesday morning.
The incident occurred when an electronic notification intended for Austin Road Elementary School's scheduled lockdown drill was mistakenly broadcast to the high school.
As a precaution, Mahopac High School went into lockdown, and police responded immediately.
Officers quickly cleared the campus, determining there was no actual threat.