- Cypher Aiken, a 25-year-old former substitute teacher at North Country Union High School in Newport, Vt., was arrested for sending a text message claiming he planted bombs in the school, prompting an evacuation and lockdowns at nearby schools.
- Police searched the high school and Aiken’s vehicle, finding no explosives. Aiken later admitted to police he intended to cause chaos, not harm, citing a prior bullying incident as motivation for the threat.
- Aiken faces charges of domestic terrorism and threats, with a potential 20-year sentence if convicted. He was arrested at a Derby supermarket, held on $50,000 bail, and ordered to undergo a competency evaluation, with a court appearance scheduled for August 29, 2025. Read More
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