Tag: Bomb Threats

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California Officers Fatally Shoot Bank Robbery Suspect who Claimed to Have Bomb

The suspect was allegedly wearing a mask when he entered the bank and demanded money from the teller. He then threatened to detonate a device that was inside a white box, according to police.

March 27, 2024

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TN Man Arrested Over Bomb Truck Copycat Hoax

Tennessee Highway Patrol’s Special Operations Unit used a robot to sniff for explosives on the truck, but none were found, according to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office.

December 28, 2020

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Portland Federal Buildings Closed in Response to Bomb Threat

A source with knowledge of the situation said that federal authorities received a threat that a vehicle filled with explosives would hit a federal building.

August 21, 2020

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Man Arrested for Attempted Assault on Maui Police Officer

The suspect—identified only as a 64-year-old man—has been charged with first-degree terroristic threatening, two counts of criminal trespass and resisting an order to stop.

July 23, 2020

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Wisconsin Man Charged with Bomb Threat on Police Department

During his arrest, the man admitted to having consumed alcohol and marijuana before placing the call, reportedly adding, "Yeah, it was stupid."

November 19, 2019

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Miami Police Get Phone Call Threatening to "Blow Up" Department

On Tuesday morning, a caller into the 911 center at the Miami Police Department threatened to "harm" a police officer and "blow up" the department.

July 24, 2019