Thea Digiammerino

Bag of Corn Starch Prompts Emergency Response at Torrington High School

A bag of corn starch prompted an emergency response at Torrington High School Tuesday.

Police and the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection responded when a bag of white powder was found Tuesday. Authorities determined the bag was full of corn starch.

There was no danger to students or staff, school officials said, and while precautionary measures were taken, there was little disruption and students were dismissed at the regular time.

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