Dunbar, West Virginia – A bomb threat triggered a late-night law enforcement response at a juvenile detention facility Wednesday.
According to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office, a bomb threat was made by telephone at approximately 9:11 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18, targeting the H “Tiger” Morton Juvenile Detention Center at 60 Manfred Holland Way in Dunbar.
Deputies responded to the facility, and the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad conducted what officials described as a thorough investigation of the property. Authorities said the threat was ultimately determined to be unfounded.
The Sheriff’s Office stated it is continuing to investigate in an effort to identify the individual allegedly responsible for making the call. No injuries were reported, and officials did not indicate that any explosives were discovered during the search.
The H “Tiger” Morton Juvenile Detention Center houses juvenile offenders from across the region. Incidents involving threats to secure facilities can temporarily disrupt operations and require multi-agency safety protocols.
Authorities have not released additional details about the source of the call. The investigation remains ongoing.
This incident may be particularly relevant to local families and young residents connected to the facility.
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