Crime & Safety
Bomb Squad Says Package At Harford Courthouse Not A Threat
Numerous roads were closed Friday for 2 hours as Harford County officials checked out a package at the courthouse in Bel Air.
Updated at 9 p.m.
BEL AIR, MD — Authorities investigated a suspicious package Friday at Harford County Circuit Court in Bel Air, that closed roads in the area for about two hours.
The package was deemed not to be a threat to the public. The investigation will be continued by the Harford County Sheriff’s Office.
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"Thank you for your patience as we worked together to keep the area residents safe," the office tweeted.
The Maryland State Fire Marshal Bomb Squad helped secure the scene until technicians could examine the package, according to a statement shared on social media shortly before 4:45 p.m.
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The OSFM Bomb Squad is responding to assist @Harford_Sheriff , @BelAirPD with a suspicious package at the Harford County Circuit Court. The area around Circuit Court will be secured until Bomb Techs examine the package. We will update you as soon as we get more information.
— Maryland State Fire Marshal (@MarylandOSFM) August 18, 2023
The following roads were closed as authorities investigated, according to the sheriff's office:
- East Churchville Road at Main Street
- South Bond Street at Alice Ann Steet
- Thompson Street
Buildings from Courthouse North to Pennsylvania Avenue as well as on Office Street were also evacuated, authorities said.
Residents were asked to avoid the area.
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