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Swatting

FBI investigating school swatting calls in Philadelphia region

  • May 5

Juvenile charged in swatting incident at Villanova University

  • Apr 30

New details released after teen's body found in singer D4vd's Tesla

  • Oct 24, 2025

West Chester University among Pa. schools targeted in swatting hoax

  • Sep 29, 2025

US colleges experience epidemic of swatting calls

  • Sep 12, 2025

Experts underscore seriousness of school shooting hoaxes, penalties

  • Aug 28, 2025

Swatting group 'likely responsible' for campus shooter hoaxes: Report

  • Aug 28, 2025

Wave of active shooter hoaxes brings turmoil to start of school year

  • Aug 26, 2025

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FBI investigating school swattings after false threats made in Philadelphia region

  • May 5
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FBI investigating school swattings after false threats made in Philadelphia region

  • May 5
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Juvenile charged in swatting incident at Villanova University

  • Apr 30
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West Chester University among several Pennsylvania schools targeted in swatting hoax

  • Sep 29, 2025
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US colleges experiencing epidemic of swatting calls

  • Sep 12, 2025
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Swatting group 'likely responsible' for false active shooter calls

  • Aug 28, 2025
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Villanova University hoax caller sought by FBI, local authorities

  • Aug 22, 2025
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Montco Republican Committee removes GOP leader for supporting Kamala Harris

  • Aug 21, 2024

Latest Stories

Villanova University hoax caller sought by FBI, local authorities

Villanova senior Ava Petrosky was part of a group singing at the ceremony when she saw people in the crowd begin to run.

  • Aug 22, 2025

Montco Republican Committee removes GOP leader for supporting Kamala Harris

The backlash started when McCaffery discussed his reasons for supporting Harris during an interview with CNN.

  • Aug 21, 2024

Republican leader in Montgomery County swatted after publicly endorsing Kamala Harris

Home surveillance video showed Matt McCaffery surrendering to Upper Merion police officers with guns on his porch Friday night.

  • Aug 20, 2024

FBI investigating coordinated swatting incidents targeting Jewish communities

Nationwide swatting spree targetting nearly 200 Jewish institutions appears coordinated, coming from outside the U.S., says FBI spokesperson.

  • Dec 21, 2023

Swatting incidents reported at school districts across New Jersey

According to New Jersey State Police, none of the threats made against schools on Friday were found to be credible.

  • Oct 14, 2022