Bomb threat
Coverage of Bomb threat in the Nexus archive.
- Man charged after alleged bomb threat briefly evacuated a Gastonia hospital
A man was charged after an alleged bomb threat led to the evacuation of a Gastonia hospital. The bag found at the scene contained various items and electronics, but no hazardous material.
- Security tightened at Red Fort after bomb threat call; no suspicious objects found
Security was tightened at Red Fort following a bomb threat call. The threat was reported to the Mumbai police control room and subsequently forwarded to the Delhi Police control room. No suspicious objects were found during the security checks.
- Juvenile charged after Greenbrier park bomb threat determined to be swatting incident
A juvenile has been identified and will face charges after investigators determined a reported bomb threat at a Greenbrier park last month was a hoax. The incident was classified as a swatting event.
- Woodland Park Zoo evacuated, closed for the day after bomb threat
Woodland Park Zoo was evacuated and closed for the day after receiving a bomb threat shortly after 11 a.m. on Friday morning.
- Bomb threat email to ISRO, Bengaluru headquarters evacuated for thorough search
A bomb threat email was received by ISRO staff in Bengaluru, leading to the evacuation of the organization's headquarters for a thorough search. The email was received post-lunch.
- Alexandria man gets probation for bomb threat after New Orleans airport parking dispute
A 36-year-old Alexandria man was sentenced to a year of probation after pleading guilty to making bomb threats following a parking dispute at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in 2025. The incident occurred on November 7, 2025, when Corey Johnson argued with airport personnel over parking fees, leading to a confrontation and subsequent threatening calls to the airport's operations center.
- Man arrested for calling in mass violence threat at Nashville UPS facility
A Nashville man was arrested for calling in a bomb threat to a UPS facility. He faces serious charges related to the mass violence threat.
- Grocery store evacuated after bomb threat in Burke County shopping center
A bomb threat prompted the evacuation of a Food Lion grocery store in Morganton, Burke County, N.C., on June 16 at 6:45 p.m. Authorities conducted a thorough search, found no suspicious items, and allowed businesses to reopen. The source of the threat remains under investigation.
- Hoax bomb threat delays Lucknow-Delhi flight
A hoax bomb threat caused a delay in a Lucknow-Delhi flight. Inspections found no bomb or harmful substances, and legal and security procedures were initiated.
- FBI personnel have fatally shot a man holding hostages in Bakersfield, California, police say
An FBI shooting in Bakersfield, California, ended a 12-hour hostage situation at a building housing a bank and school district office. All hostages were released unharmed, and nearby buildings were evacuated during the standoff, which began with a bomb threat reported at the Chase Bank location.
- 2 Hostages Released From Bomb Threat at Chase Bank in Bakersfield, California
Two hostages were released after a bomb threat at a Chase Bank in Bakersfield, California. A man barricaded himself inside the bank, prompting police response.
- Police respond to hostage situation inside California bank
Authorities responded to a bomb threat at a Chase Bank building in Bakersfield, California. Police report a man barricaded himself inside with several hostages.
- One hostage released, multiple others remain trapped amid bomb threat at Bakersfield bank
One hostage was safely released during a crisis at Chase Bank in downtown Bakersfield, while others remain inside. Police reported the remaining hostages are 'in good health.'
- One hostage released, multiple others remain trapped amid bomb threat at Bakersfield bank
Crisis negotiators secured the release of one hostage at Chase Bank in downtown Bakersfield, with others remaining inside. Police reported the remaining hostages are in good health.
- Police say man barricaded himself inside bank building with others in California city of Bakersfield
A man barricaded himself inside a Chase Bank building in Bakersfield, California, with an unknown number of people during a bomb threat incident. Police, the FBI, and emergency responders secured the area, evacuated nearby buildings, and negotiated with the suspect, while no injuries were reported.
- Possible hostage situation underway at Southern California bank
Bakersfield police reported a confirmed bomb threat at a Chase bank branch in downtown Bakersfield. The situation is being treated as a possible hostage scenario.
- Hostage situation, bomb threat reported at California Chase Bank
A suspect has taken at least one hostage at a Chase Bank in Bakersfield, California, according to police. Authorities are responding to a reported bomb threat at the location.
- Police say man barricaded himself inside bank with others in California city of Bakersfield
A man barricaded himself inside a bank in Bakersfield, California, with others, prompting a lockdown. Police reported an active bomb threat and hostage situation in downtown Bakersfield.
- 6/2: CBS Evening News
A hostage situation and bomb threat were reported at a Chase Bank in California. President Trump has named a controversial new acting director of national intelligence.
- Hostage situation, bomb threat reported at Chase Bank in California: Police
A hostage situation and bomb threat were reported at a Chase Bank in California, prompting police intervention. Nearby buildings have been placed on lockdown as a result.
- United Airlines flight diverts and passengers escape on emergency slides amid 'bomb threat' after pilots 'hear beeping device'
A United Airlines flight was diverted due to a reported bomb threat after pilots heard a beeping device. Passengers evacuated using emergency slides, though no injuries were reported.
- United Airlines flight diverts and passengers escape on emergency slides amid 'bomb threat' after pilots 'hear beeping device'
A United Airlines flight was diverted and passengers evacuated via emergency slides after pilots reported hearing a beeping device, leading to a bomb threat alert.
- Chicago home of Pope Leo's brother is hit by bomb threat as Trump continues his war with pontiff
The Chicago home of Pope Leo's brother was targeted by a bomb threat, escalating tensions between Donald Trump and the Pope. The incident highlights ongoing conflict between Trump and the pontiff.
- Police investigate bomb threat at the home of Pope Leo's brother
Police are investigating a bomb threat at the home of John Prevost, the brother of Pope Leo XIV. The article mentions a 1958 portrait of the three Prevost brothers, including Pope Leo, John, and Louis.
- Bomb threat at home of Pope Leo’s brother: Police
A bomb threat was reported at the home of Pope Leo XIV's brother in Illinois on Wednesday night, as confirmed by local police. Authorities are investigating the incident.