A suspicious device call sparked multiple Woodstock Police units to respond to St. Patrick's Catholic Elementary School.
WOODSTOCK - The Woodstock Police were called to St. Patrick's Catholic Elementary School.
Just before 2:30 p.m. this afternoon, officers responded to a call about a suspicious homemade device on the school's property. The school was evacuated, while Southside Public School sheltered in place, and residents in nearby homes were asked to shelter in place or leave the area. Roads around the school were also closed while officers responded. Officers searched the school and seized the device, which was confirmed not to be an explosive. Nothing else of concern was found.
The investigation is ongoing. Road closures have been lifted, and the shelter-in-place at Southside Public School has ended.
There is no ongoing risk to the public.

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