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Russians Made Bomb Threats To Multiple PA Polling Places: FBI (UPDATE) Russians Made Bomb Threats To Multiple PA Polling Places: FBI (UPDATE)
Russians Made Bomb Threats To Multiple PA Polling Places: FBI (Update) Called-in and emailed bomb threats prompted evacuations at multiple polling places, the district's attorney's office confirmed on Tuesday, Nov. 5. The following morning the FBI informed they believe Russians were responsible. Threats were made at locations across Pennsylvania, according to a statement by Governor Josh Shapiro at a press conference on election night. None of the threats were credible, the Gov. Shapiro explained.  We can watch the conference in full in the player below.  Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt will hold a media update with @GovernorShapiro on t…

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by Jillian Pikora
News
Bomb Threats Reported At Multiple Universities Across Maryland, DC Bomb Threats Reported At Multiple Universities Across Maryland, DC
Bomb Threats Reported At Multiple Universities Across Maryland, DC At least three universities in Maryland and DC were on high alert Tuesday, Feb. 1 due to bomb threats, according to officials. Bomb threats have been reported at Morgan State University, Howard University and the University of the District of Columbia. Morgan State University in Maryland issued a shelter-in-place and said all classes would be virtual. CAMPUS ALERT: Due to a bomb threat, access to campus will be closed as the University works with emergency personnel to assess the situation. Everyone on campus should shelter in place until further notice. All instruction will be remote …

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by Joe Gomez
Police & Fire
Lancaster Man Threatens To 'Blow Up' Court In 12 Harrassing Phone Calls, Police Say Lancaster Man Threatens To 'Blow Up' Court In 12 Harrassing Phone Calls, Police Say
Lancaster Man Threatens To 'Blow Up' Court In 12 Harrassing Phone Calls, Police Say A 40-year-old Lancaster man with a pending court case was arrested after calling court employees 12 times and threatening to "blow the place up," authorities said. Ryan W. Bunting called was using foul language while speaking to the District Court employees regarding a pending case, Manheim Township Police Department said. Workers disconnected the call, but Bunting called back more than 12 times and continued harassing workers, police said. He threatened to “come down there and blow the place up,” which put the employees in fear for their safety, authorities said.  A criminal co…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Prosecutor: Canadian Teen Admits Making Princeton University Bomb Threat Prosecutor: Canadian Teen Admits Making Princeton University Bomb Threat
Prosecutor: Canadian Teen Admits Making Princeton University Bomb Threat A 16-year-old boy from Canada pleaded guilty on Friday to making several bomb threats at Princeton University, authorities said. The teenager, whose name was withheld as a juvenile, was charged with false public alarm, according to the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office. The Canadian boy was sentenced to two years probation and 30 hours of community service, authorities said.  He also has to pay a $2,000 fine, undergo a psychological evaluation and lose his driver’s license for six months, they said. On Sept. 19, 2020, Princeton's Department of Public Safety received a …

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by Jon Craig