Hagerstown, MD – A bomb threat prompted an evacuation and full law enforcement response at the Washington County Circuit Court building Tuesday morning.
According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, a threat was received by phone around 10 a.m., prompting immediate action. The Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, launched a joint investigation into the incident.
Authorities evacuated the courthouse and conducted a thorough search using K-9 units from the Maryland State Police, Frederick City Police, and the Maryland Department of Corrections. Law enforcement officials confirmed that no explosives were found; however, the court remained closed for the rest of the day as a precaution.
“This is an ongoing investigation,” the Sheriff’s Office stated in a release. “More information will be released when available.”
No injuries were reported, and officials have not released details on potential suspects or motives. It remains unclear if the threat was connected to any active case scheduled for Tuesday.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
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