Crime & Safety
Capitol Campus Threats Coming From Overseas Psychiatrist: Reports
Police believe one person is responsible for making over a dozen threats to state buildings.
OLYMPIA, WA - Police believe the recent bomb threats made to various state buildings in the Olympia area are coming from one man, according to reports. Said Farzad is making the threats from overseas, according to KIRO 7.
About 18 threats have been made in recent months. The threats have been coming on Wednesdays, and have been made against state licensing offices in Olympia and Tumwater.
Farzad had his psychiatry license suspended in 2014, according to KOMO, and so the threats may be motivated by that event. Police told KOMO Farzad likely doesn't have the ability to harm anyone, but they still have to take each threat seriously.
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On Oct. 18, Farzad allegedly phoned in a threat to the Temple of Justice, forcing police to evacuate the building.
FINAL UPDATE: K9s & bomb squad have completed exterior sweeps of the buildings/surrounding areas. No threat has been found and building operations will resume as normal. Thank you everyone for your patience and understanding. We're glad everyone is safe.
— WA State Patrol (@wastatepatrol) October 18, 2018
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