Vigo County, IN – Late this afternoon, the Vigo County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it investigated a possible bomb threat reported at the residence of Senator Goode. According to Sheriff Derek Fell, the information was initially received by a media outlet, which then forwarded the details to local authorities.
Sheriff’s deputies, along with Indiana State Police personnel, responded to the location and determined the report was not a legitimate threat.
According to the sheriff’s statement, the case is part of a broader pattern of threat reports being received across the state. “Information such as this, including recent threats, not just in our community but across the state, are continuing to be investigated by Indiana State Police as well as federal authorities,” Fell said.
Officials emphasized that no further information will be released at this time as investigations continue.
Residents are encouraged to report suspicious activity to law enforcement but to verify reports before sharing them publicly to avoid misinformation.
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