Lockdown at Yosemite High

The Madera County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a potential threat to Yosemite High School. 

Deputies arrived to the school on May 12 at about 1:20 p.m., and completed a thorough sweep of the campus and the surrounding area. 

No evidence of any potential threat was located. The school was on lockdown during this portion of the investigation. 

MCSO detectives are continuing their investigation into the origin of the phone call. Threats made to harm students are taken very seriously, regardless if the suspect intended to carry out the act. 

If anyone has information on anyone who may make threats against a school or the students, please call 9-1-1 immediately if it is an emergency, or (559) 675-7770 for non-emergencies. 

Anonymous tips may be made through Valley Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-STOP (7867), or by texting “Tip MaderaSO” followed by your message to 888777. 

Tips may also be made on the Madera County Sheriff’s Mobile App: MaderaSheriffApp.com.