Derik Broox Wight allegedly held a knife near the throat of a federal officer before he was shot by another officer at the Edmund S. Muskie Federal Building in Augusta last year.
Hoax threats disrupt school, waste law enforcement resources and put first responders in unnecessary danger while causing emotional distress to entire communities, including students, school personnel and parents. It s also
An “active shooter” hoax Nov. 15 affecting Wiscasset Middle High School and several other Maine schools had local, state and federal agencies investigating the threats, reassuring families and the public and continuing to work on safety. Wiscasset.