Simsbury “Swatting” Incident

Simsbury, Conn. (CBS Connecticut) – Police in Simsbury are investigating a hoax or “swatting incident” where someone called the police from the Willow Arms Apartments at 55 Elm St. in Tariffville and threatened to harm a relative an the police.

A nearby school was lockdown and notifications were made for children to be safely dismissed with their parents.

Anyone with information about the incident can contact police at (860) 658-3141.