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• Schools across the capital area targeted in bomb threat hoax; Livingston Parish cancels classes

  August 28, 2023 7:53 AM

  Bomb threats sent to several schools across multiple parishes prompted closures and heightened police presences across the capital area Monday. Livingston Parish Public Schools shut down all classes due to the threat. School will resume on Tuesday. The Livingston Parish school system issued the following statement to parents... more »

• Library of Congress evacuated due to claims of suspected explosives in nearby vehicle

  August 19, 2021 10:43 AM

  WASHINGTON D.C. - The Library of Congress was evacuated Thursday morning, when someone claimed that a truck near the building contained an explosive device. A suspect tied to the incident was arrested later that morning. Click here for the latest. Earlier that morning, the nearby Cannon House... more »

• Man accused of disturbing Baton Rouge restaurant with fake bomb threat

  May 26, 2021 10:17 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A man who walked into a Baton Rouge restaurant with a box that he claimed contained a bomb was arrested Monday. According to arrest documents completed by a representative with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, 21-year-old Leroy Barnes caused a disturbance at both Pizza... more »

• Vermilion Parish: Officials declare 'all clear,' allow students to return to class following bomb threat

  February 7, 2020 12:14 PM

  VERMILION PARISH - The Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office says the "All Clear" has been given to three schools in Erath following a bomb threat. The Sheriff's Office assisted Erath police in the investigation of an alleged bomb threat that impacted Dozier Elementary, Erath Middle, and Erath High School. ... more »

• Plaquemine shopping center evacuated due to bomb threat

  April 3, 2017 2:57 PM

  PLAQUEMINE – Police say a shopping center in Plaquemine has been evacuated after a bomb threat was made Monday afternoon. According to Plaquemine Police Chief Kenny Payne, the threat was made after 1 p.m. to the Little Caesar’s Pizza on Belleview Drive. Police have evacuated the shopping center as... more »

• New Orleans JCC evacuated after morning bomb threat

  February 23, 2017 12:00 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans Jewish Community Center was evacuated Thursday morning after receiving a bomb threat, local media reports. According to WWLTV, the building, located on St. Charles Ave., received a threatening phone call around 9:15 a.m. New Orleans Police were called to the scene and cleared... more »

• Juvenile arrested for threatening to bomb East Iberville High School

  January 25, 2017 3:33 PM

  ST. GABRIEL – A juvenile was arrested on Wednesday after he threatened to bomb East Iberville High and Elementary School. The incident happened around 9 a.m. on Wednesday when a caller stated that he was coming to blow up the school. The students and teachers were evacuated while the... more »

• Lafayette mall evacuated for precaution after bomb threat

  July 23, 2016 4:24 PM

  LAFAYETTE - The Acadiana Mall in Lafayette was evacuated Saturday afternoon due to a bomb threat. According to a KATC report, the Lafayette Police and Fire responded to the scene but were unsure if the threat was credible. The mall was evacuated as a precaution. Shortly before 4:30... more »

• Shoppers evacuated after reported bomb threat at Port Allen Walmart

  June 5, 2016 4:51 PM

  PORT ALLEN – Workers and shoppers were briefly evacuated from the Port Allen Walmart Sunday afternoon. Witnesses at the scene say the evacuation happened after a bomb threat was made. Port Allen Police responded to the scene and blocked the entrance to the building. Workers at a nearby... more »

• Capitol, casino bomb threat suspect under psychiatric evaluation

  May 17, 2016 10:02 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The suspect believed to be behind Monday's evening bomb threats at the State Capitol and Hollywood Casino has been committed for 24 hour psychiatric evaluation. Louisiana State Police Major Doug Cain says the suspect might not face charges due to his mental condition. A bomb... more »

• Person detained following bomb threat at State Capitol Play Video

  May 16, 2016 7:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE- One person is in custody following bomb threats Monday evening at the State Capitol and Hollywood Casino in downtown Baton Rouge, State Police say. A bomb threat was called into the State Capitol just before 6:30 p.m. Minutes later, a similar threat was called into the Hollywood... more »

• Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff offering cash award for information about last weeks bomb threat

  April 11, 2016 4:59 PM

  PONCHATOULA- Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards is offering a $500 award to anyone with information regarding the “bomb threat” that Ponchatoula High School received last week. Detectives are actively investigating information that could identify the caller. The call was originally placed to the Ponchatoula Police Department on Thursday, Apr. 7,... more »