Police Investigate Phone Calls Threatening Turlock Schools

On Monday, August 18, 2025, at 9:47 am, Turlock Police responded to a suspicious incident at Pitman High School in the 2500 block of W Christoffersen Pkwy.

Due to a concerning phone call, the school was placed on lockdown while officers investigated. “Officers determined there was no legitimate threat and the lockdown was lifted,” said Public Affairs Analyst Sanchez.

A short time later, a similar phone call was made to Turlock Junior High School, and the following morning, another was made directly to Turlock Police. All threats were unfounded.

Despite the threats being unfounded, Turlock Police provided extra patrols at all Turlock Unified schools as a precautionary measure.

The investigation remains ongoing.