Leamington 'swatting' incident investigated. What it means — and what police think

Police say a fake emergency call was made about a violent family dispute involving weapons at a Talbot Road East home around ...
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Hoax threats hitting Connecticut schools may be part of wider swatting surge, experts say

The recent string of unfounded threats targeting Connecticut schools have led to several lockdowns and police responses.
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Possible ‘swatting' calls target multiple Pennsylvania schools, officials say

Multiple schools in Bucks, Chester and Montgomery counties in Pennsylvania received threatening phone calls that investigators believe were "swatting" incidents, officials said. Pennsbury High School ...
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How recent 'swatting' calls targeting officials may prompt heavier penalties for hoax police calls

ATLANTA — A spate of false reports of shootings at the homes of public officials in recent days could be setting the stage for stricter penalties against so-called swatting in more states. U.S. Sen.
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Charges Announced Against Cybercriminal Group “Purgatory” Member For Swatting Calls To Universities, Including UTC`

Charges have been filed against a juvenile following a rash of swatting calls aimed at universities, including the Aug. 21, 2025, active shooter hoax at UTC. A “swatting call” is a hoax call made to ...
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A Tennessee congressman introduced a federal bill to crack down on fake emergency calls. Here’s what to know about swatting.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A U.S. congressman from Tennessee has introduced a bill to crack down on swatting. Rep. David Kustoff (R, TN-8) introduced the “Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting ...