# Student brings Death Note to school

> Massachusetts student's Death Note notebook sparks police investigation.
- Title: Student brings Death Note to school · Dexerto | Shortify
- Summary: Massachusetts student's Death Note notebook sparks police investigation. A Massachusetts student's Death Note notebook led to police investigation after…
- Keywords: death note, school, police investigation, massachusetts, student, sterling police department, chocksett middle school, gaming, sports, brings, Death, Note
- Source: Dexerto — https://dexerto.com/entertainment/student-sparks-police-investigation-after-bringing-death-note-book-to-school-3418228
- Author: Michael Gwilliam
- Published: 2026-10-12T14:51:44+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: death note, school, police investigation, massachusetts, student, sterling police department, chocksett middle school, gaming, sports
## Student brings Death Note notebook
A Massachusetts student brought a Death Note notebook to Chocksett Middle School in Sterling.
## Police investigation launched
Sterling police contacted after administrators found the notebook on September 30.
## Student explains notebook connection
The student said it was connected to the manga and anime where Light Yagami uses the notebook to kill criminals.
## Principal confirms no threat
Principal Tina Boss said police found no evidence the notebook threatened any student or school.
## Parent demands stronger action
Parent Jen DiCandia said her daughter's name appeared in the notebook and wants permanent separation of students.
## History of similar incidents
Other schools have had Death Note notebooks causing arrests since 2008, including Florida and New Hampshire cases.
## Key takeaway

A Massachusetts student's Death Note notebook led to police investigation after school officials found no immediate threat.