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Fairfield police arrest juvenile for social media threat against SeptemberFest

An investigation confirmed the threats were a hoax, but the juvenile was still taken into custody.

News 12 Staff

Sep 30, 2024, 7:16 AM

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Fairfield police have arrested a middle-school-aged student for posting online threats targeting the town's SeptemberFest at Assumption Church, held Sept. 13-14.

An investigation confirmed the threats were a hoax, but the juvenile was still taken into custody.

The student's identity will not be released due to age.

The Fairfield School District is pursuing disciplinary action against the student.

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