Crime & Safety

Facebook Stranger Incident at Calhoun

Stranger impersonating a girl from a local parochial school.

Calhoun High School has reported a stranger incident on Facebook.

In an e-mail from Calhoun Principal David Seinfeld to parents in the district, it was reported that a person is attempting to “friend” students in Calhoun -- primarily 10th-grade boys.

According to the e-mail, the person is likely impersonating a high school girl from a local parochial school. After receiving the specific information, Calhoun administration called the school and found out that the name given does not match any student at the school.

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The person has asked those who have accepted the “friend request” questions like: “Where do you live? Are your parents home? Can I come over?”

The police have been notified by at least one of the families to which this has happened.

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The school has asked if your child has received such a request, please let them know by e-mailing or calling either Seinfeld, or assistant principals Carlo Conte and Nicole Hollings.


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