Suspicious Package On College Creek Bridge Cleared, Street Open

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Reports say a suspicious package prompted authorities to shut down Rowe Boulevard near the Maryland Statehouse Wednesday afternoon. Annapolis Police said Rowe was closed in both directions College Avenue and Taylor Avenue as a precaution.

The street closure let the Annapolis Fire Department respond to a report made at 1:42 p.m. of a suspicious package on the College Creek Bridge. Bomb squad members used a robot to assess the contents of the package, which was determined not to be a hazard and was rendered safe at 3:05 p.m., according to a news release.

The scene was cleared and turned over to Annapolis Police Department which reopened Rowe Boulevard in both directions shortly after 3 p.m. No injuries were reported.

"Always remember if you see something say something," the fire department said.

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