Lawrence Police Department

News Release

December 1, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

            On December 1, 2011, at approximately 7:46 a.m., Lawrence Police were made aware of a written bomb threat at Free State High School, 4700 Overland Drive.  All students and faculty were safely evacuated from the building as a precautionary measure and sent home at the direction of the Lawrence School District.  The Lawrence Police Department is working with Lawrence School District officials and conducting a full investigation of this incident.  The investigation is ongoing and no further information will be released at this time. 

           If you have information on this crime please call the Lawrence Police Department at (785) 832-7650 or Douglas County Crime Stoppers at (785) 843-TIPS (8477).  Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to caller ID and all callers remain anonymous.  Tips to the Crime Stoppers hotline can lead to an award of up to $1,000.

Sergeant Matt Sarna

Public Affairs Office

Lawrence Police Department       

(785) 830-7404