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Trump Rally: False Report Of Bomb Outside NY Arena Amid Heightened Security Concerns Trump Rally: False Report Of Bomb Outside NY Arena Amid Heightened Security Concerns
Trump Rally: False Report Of Bomb Outside NY Arena Amid Heightened Security Concerns Reports that explosives were found outside the New York arena where former President Donald Trump will hold a campaign rally were unfounded, police said. On Long Island, Nassau County Police responded to a report that a bomb was found inside a parked car outside the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale on Wednesday morning, Sept. 18. A short time later, Commissioner Patrick Ryder put out a statement saying detectives were questioning a person who may have been training a bomb detection dog near the site. Earlier Report: Security Top Of Mind For Trump's Nassau Coliseum Rally, First Since Att…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
'Hate Has No Home' Here: Bomb Threat Didn't Stop Drag Queen Story Hour In Newton 'Hate Has No Home' Here: Bomb Threat Didn't Stop Drag Queen Story Hour In Newton
'Hate Has No Home' Here: Bomb Threat Didn't Stop Drag Queen Story Hour In Newton The New Art Center said it would not be bullied into changing its mission after receiving a bomb threat shortly before its planned Drag Queen Story Hour over the weekend.  The call came in just after 10 a.m. on Sunday, June 9, claiming that bombs placed on the roof of the 61 Washington Park building would "go boom" at 11 a.m., said New Art Executive Director Emily O’Neil in a news release.  The caller did not mention the event by name, but the Drag Queen Story Hour was set to begin at 11 a.m. And events like it have also been the target of protests and threats in the past.  …

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by Josh Lanier
Schools
'Everyone Is Dead': Teen Threatens To Shoot Up Chelsea School Following Fight: DA 'Everyone Is Dead': Teen Threatens To Shoot Up Chelsea School Following Fight: DA
'Everyone Is Dead': Teen Threatens To Shoot Up Chelsea School Following Fight: DA A 14-year-old boy was charged Monday, Oct. 23, in juvenile court after he allegedly said he planned to shoot up Shore Educational Collaborative school in Chelsea after he got into a fight last week, authorities said.  The boy was charged with making a bomb threat and was being held on a $750 bail, the Suffolk County District Attorney said. If he makes bail, he will be on house arrest except for when he goes to an alternate school placement, and he must stay off social media.  Chelsea police were called to Shore Educational Collaborative on Oct. 17 after the boy attacked …

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by Josh Lanier
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Bomb Threat: Western Mass Woman Admits To Making Call To Boston Children's Hospital Bomb Threat: Western Mass Woman Admits To Making Call To Boston Children's Hospital
Bomb Threat: Western Mass Woman Admits To Making Call To Boston Children's Hospital Days after posts from a controversial Twitter account last year called out Boston Children's Hospital's work with transgender teenagers, the renowned institution was bombarded with hate from those opposing gender-reaffirming care. One of those people was a Westfield woman who has now admitted to calling in a bomb threat, authorities said.  Catherine Leavy, 37, pleaded guilty this week to one count of making a false bomb threat and one count of intentionally conveying false or misleading information that a bomb was on the way to Boston Children’s Hospital, the US Attorney for Massachuset…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
New Update: Medford Residents Evacuate, Roads Close As Police Investigate Bomb Threat New Update: Medford Residents Evacuate, Roads Close As Police Investigate Bomb Threat
New Update: Medford Residents Evacuate, Roads Close As Police Investigate Bomb Threat An unknown caller reportedly demanded a bag full of cash, threatening to bomb a business if he wishes were not fulfilled, officials say.  The area of 200 Mystic Avenue in Medford was closed the morning of Wednesday, July 5 because of a reported bomb threat, according to the Medford Police Department.  An employee at City Check Cashing, located at 209 Mystic Avenue, called 911 around 8:50 a.m. reporting that the business had just received a threatening call from a man. The man reportedly told the employee to put a large sum of money in a bag and drop it off at a nearby location. He threate…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
UPDATE: The Satanic Temple Of Salem Receives Bomb Threat: Police UPDATE: The Satanic Temple Of Salem Receives Bomb Threat: Police
Update: The Satanic Temple Of Salem Receives Bomb Threat: Police Traffic was stopped for a bomb threat directed at the international headquarters of the Satanic Temple, officials say. The bomb threat was made against the the non-theistic religious organization housed at 64 Bridge Street, according to the Salem Police Department. The threat was determined to be a malicious hoax, according to a post made around 11:15 a.m. by police. The email, which we received as well as other media and law enforcement, further made a reference to Allah and threatening "Satanic degenerates." — Dustin Luca (@DustinLucaSN) February 21, 2023 Police have closed Bridge St…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Schools
Tufts University Investigating Fifth Bomb Threat; No Evacuations Prompted Tufts University Investigating Fifth Bomb Threat; No Evacuations Prompted
Tufts University Investigating Fifth Bomb Threat; No Evacuations Prompted Tufts University received yet another bomb threat, bringing the total number of threats to plague the school to five within the past week.  The latest email threat targeting six buildings, TUPD's headquarters and one athletic field came in around 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 20, according to a Tweet from Tufts Daily. The spots included: Metcalf Hall Carmichael Hall Halligan Hall Huskins Field Bacon Hall Mayer Campus Center Ballou hall Dowling Hall Garage BREAKING: Tufts received its fifth bomb threat in one week shortly before 7:30 a.m. The threat warns of bombs in 6 campus buildings, TU…

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by David Cifarelli
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Another False Threat: Fourth Tufts University Bomb Threat Ends Safely Another False Threat: Fourth Tufts University Bomb Threat Ends Safely
Another False Threat: Fourth Tufts University Bomb Threat Ends Safely A school besieged by bomb threats and emergency alerts was threatened with yet another false bomb threat, according to university officials.  Tufts University reported on their website around noon on Monday, Dec. 19 that the school had received a bomb threat affecting the university's main campus. A little before 2:00 p.m. the same day, Tufts university police tweeted that the buildings had been searched and no bomb had been found.  The school has received multiple threats in the last week, including one bomb threat on Wednesday, Dec. 14, and another on Thursday, December 15, as reported b…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Schools
Second Bomb Threat At Tufts University Cancels Classes, Pushes Back Exams Second Bomb Threat At Tufts University Cancels Classes, Pushes Back Exams
Second Bomb Threat At Tufts University Cancels Classes, Pushes Back Exams The second reported bomb threat of Tufts University sparked evacuations across campus, canceled classes and postponed final exams, school officials said.  The threat was reported at Tufts' Medford/Somerville campus around 9 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 15, according to Tufts Police.  The threat was targeted towards the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Department of Philosophy, Department of Mathematics, East Hall and Anderson Hall, police said. Authorities are searching these buildings now.Take belongings and follow instructions from authorities. If you need a place to go, please go to th…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
All-Clear Given After Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuations At Tufts University (UPDATE) All-Clear Given After Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuations At Tufts University (UPDATE)
All-Clear Given After Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuations At Tufts University (Update) The bomb threat at Tufts University that led to evacuations was determined to be false, said authorities.  The threat affected the university's main campus, Tufts University police tweeted around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14.   Students in Ballou Hall, Miller Hall, or the university's Campus Center were advised to take all belongings and evacuate immediately, and the public was instructed to avoid the area. Police investigated the allegedly dangerous sites and found no threats, according to a tweet made around 5:00 p.m. the same day. The tweet encouraged people to resume normal activit…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
Boston Children's Hospital Receives Another Bomb Threat Hoax: Report Boston Children's Hospital Receives Another Bomb Threat Hoax: Report
Boston Children's Hospital Receives Another Bomb Threat Hoax: Report Administrators at Boston Children's Hospital received a bomb threat Wednesday morning, Nov. 16, the third such hoax made to the facility in less than four months.  Police swept the buildings but found nothing, Boston 25 reported.  “We will continue to work closely with law enforcement and hospital security teams, and we are grateful for their immediate response,” a spokesperson for Boston Children’s Hospital told Boston 25. “We are committed to ensuring the hospital is a safe and secure place for all who work here and come here.” This harassment is an ongoing concern for the hosp…

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by Josh Lanier
Schools
Bomb Threat Under Investigation At Belmont High School (DEVELOPING) Bomb Threat Under Investigation At Belmont High School (DEVELOPING)
Bomb Threat Under Investigation At Belmont High School (Developing) Classes were canceled after a bomb threat was made at a Boston-area high school on Halloween, authorities said.  Officials at Belmont High School heard the threat via voicemail on around 10:25 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 31, police and fire officials report.  Both departments responded to the school and the building was evacuated as a precaution. Belmont Public Schools also canceled classes as a result.  Authorities are continuing to investigate but do not believe that the threat is credible. This is a developing story so check back for updates. 

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
3 Students To Face Charges For Fake Bomb Threat Against Central Mass Schools 3 Students To Face Charges For Fake Bomb Threat Against Central Mass Schools
3 Students To Face Charges For Fake Bomb Threat Against Central Mass Schools Three students are expected to face charges for making a fake bomb threat and forcing two schools in central Massachusetts on lockdown, authorities said.  A parent called police about someone wearing a mask who claimed to a have a bomb near Douglas Elementary School around 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25, Douglas Police said on Facebook. The individual was seen running into the woods between the elementary and high schools. Police then responded and placed both schools under lockdown.  Police later found three students in the woods matching the description from the caller, police s…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Canadian Man Called Bomb Threats To Boston Children's Hospital, Others: FBI Canadian Man Called Bomb Threats To Boston Children's Hospital, Others: FBI
Canadian Man Called Bomb Threats To Boston Children's Hospital, Others: FBI Boston and federal officials say they've arrested a 42-year-old Canadian man who is responsible for several bomb threats last month, authorities said on Monday, Oct. 24.  Joshua Kimble, of Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, is charged with 12 counts of public mischief, 12 counts of false information, and a charge of failing to comply with a probation officer, Boston police said. Police arrested him last month, and he is being held in Canada. It's unclear when he'll be sent to the US to stand trial.  Authorities said Kimble made a bomb threat to the Children's Hospital on Sept. 9 …

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Bomb Threat Prompts Early Dismissal At Fitchburg High School Bomb Threat Prompts Early Dismissal At Fitchburg High School
Bomb Threat Prompts Early Dismissal At Fitchburg High School Students and staff were let out of school early after a bomb threat was made against Fitchburg High School, school officials said.  The school got word of the threat around 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28, school officials said on Facebook. The school was evacuated as a precaution and everyone was safely outside. UPDATE: Authorities currently sweeping the building. Everyone is outside and safe. Main entrance is blocked off to allow... Posted by Fitchburg Public Schools on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 Fitchburg Fire and Police swept through the building and students were dismissed ea…

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by David Cifarelli
Schools
Northeastern University Hit With Bogus Bomb Threat After Explosive Package Incident Northeastern University Hit With Bogus Bomb Threat After Explosive Package Incident
Northeastern University Hit With Bogus Bomb Threat After Explosive Package Incident For the second time in almost two weeks, a bomb threat prompted a shelter-in-place at Northeastern University, WHDH reports. However, the threat was later determined to be false. Northeastern Police informed students about police activity near Curry Student Center around 10:40 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22, the department said on Twitter. Students were being told to shelter in place and avoid the area at all costs. pic.twitter.com/kzonE70xlj — NU Police Department (@northeasternpd) September 23, 2022 This was in response to an alleged bomb threat that was reported earlier that evening in …

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Westfield Woman Called In Bomb Threat Hoax To Children's Hospital: FBI Westfield Woman Called In Bomb Threat Hoax To Children's Hospital: FBI
Westfield Woman Called In Bomb Threat Hoax To Children's Hospital: FBI FBI agents arrested a Westfield woman on Thursday, Sept. 15, in connection with a bomb threat called into Boston Children's Hospital late last month.  Catherine Leavy, 37, is charged with making a false telephonic bomb threat for the Aug. 30 call, which forced police to lock down the area, federal authorities announced and a press conference.  Leavy allegedly called the Children's Hospital from her cell phone and said: "There is a bomb on the way to the hospital, you better evacuate everybody you sickos," WCVB reported.  Authorities locked down the hospit…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Quincy Police Investigating Bomb Threat Made At Quincy High School Quincy Police Investigating Bomb Threat Made At Quincy High School
Quincy Police Investigating Bomb Threat Made At Quincy High School Quincy Police are investigating a bomb threat at Quincy High School made the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 13, the department said on Twitter. Police said they got an anonymous call about the threat just after 8 a.m. K9 crews were scoping out the building as the school was evacuated as a precaution.  Students and staff are being allowed back in the classrooms. Quincy Police will continue to investigate the origin of the phone call. https://t.co/SrdYshFWOV — Quincy, MA Police Dept (@quincymapolice) September 13, 2022 Students were being allowed back into their classrooms after about an hour…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Boston Police Responding to Another Bomb Threat At Children's Hospital: Report Boston Police Responding to Another Bomb Threat At Children's Hospital: Report
Boston Police Responding to Another Bomb Threat At Children's Hospital: Report The Boston Children's Hospital has received another bomb threat — the second one in two weeks.  NECN reported that someone called in the threat on just after 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 9. Police were at the Longwood Avenue hospital investigating the report. Officials have not released any further details about the threat.  Someone phoned in a bomb threat on Aug. 30, which forced police to lockdown the facility as bomb-sniffing dogs and explosive technicians scoured the building. It was a hoax.  Boston Children's Hospital has been under attack recently because of an online m…

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by Josh Lanier
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Bomb Hoax At Boston Children's Hospital Comes As Facility Is Under Attack Bomb Hoax At Boston Children's Hospital Comes As Facility Is Under Attack
Bomb Hoax At Boston Children's Hospital Comes As Facility Is Under Attack A bomb threat Tuesday night, Aug. 30, sent Children's Hospital into panic as the facility went into lockdown, and bomb squads scoured the building for any potentially explosive material. Thankfully it was a hoax, but it came as the facility is being attacked online and in the press.  The bomb threat was called into the hospital around 8 p.m., WCVB reported. Boston police set up a perimeter on surrounding streets and blocked anyone from entering the building. Though people could leave if they wanted, the report said. Happening now: #Boston police set up a perimeter around Boston Children…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Bomb Squad Gives All-Clear At Woburn Courthouse After Evacuation: Report Bomb Squad Gives All-Clear At Woburn Courthouse After Evacuation: Report
Bomb Squad Gives All-Clear At Woburn Courthouse After Evacuation: Report The Middlesex Courthouse in Woburn returned to normal around noon on Thursday, Aug. 25, after a bomb threat forced state troopers to evacuate the building, reports said.  The bomb threat came in around 10 a.m. Police did not go into detail about how the threat was made, but troopers took it as credible enough to evacuate the building.  The bomb squad began sweeping the building around 10:30 a.m., officials said. Techs gave the all-clear after more than an hour of searching, NBC Boston reported.  MSP detectives and Bomb Squad on scene at Middlesex Superior Court in Woburn for a bomb thr…

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by Josh Lanier