Vermont State Police St. Johnsbury - At approximately 7:32 pm Wednesday, December 2, Northeast Kingdom Human Services located at 2225 Portland Street received a threat of gun violence against the facility through its answering service. Vermont State Police were alerted and responded from the Derby and St. Johnsbury barracks, with assistance from the St. Johnsbury Police Department. At that time, all staff and patients were escorted from the building and a search of the facility was conducted. No suspicious individuals or items were discovered in or around the building. Following the search, all staff and patients were allowed back in the facility. Investigators have determined the call originated from outside the country.
Current rumors of an on-going threat are inaccurate. All area facilities and schools are currently open and fully operational. At this time, investigators do not believe there is an on-going threat to NEK Human Services personnel or patients. The investigation is ongoing.