Bomb Threat Evacuates New Haven Court House: BREAKING

NEW HAVEN, CT — The New Haven County Courthouse was evacuated following a bomb threat on Tuesday morning, according to Connecticut State Police Trooper First Class Kelly Grant.

Grant said in an email that the bomb threat was reported via phone at 10:58 a.m.. The bomb squad was on the scene, according to Grant. (SIGN UP: Get Patch's Daily Newsletter and Real Time News Alerts. Or, if you have an iPhone, download the free Patch app.)

Church Street between Elm Street and Grove Street has been blocked off by New Haven Police, according to the New Haven Register.

Grant said that State Police K-9s are on the scene conducting a search of the courthouse. State Police Emergency Services Unit (ESU) also en route as the investigation continues, according to Grant.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated when more information is available.