Crime & Safety
Capitol Office Building Evacuated After Threat
The threat was made against the Highway Licensing Building, according to state patrol.
OLYMPIA, WA - State police evacuated an office building at the state Capitol campus Wednesday afternoon. A threat was called in against the Highway Licensing Building, which is located on the east side of Capitol Way South.
All employees working in the licensing building were sent home. Washington State Patrol K9 units were then sent in to search for any suspicious devices. As of 4:30 p.m., WSP was still searching the area, a process that could take "several hours."
Sgt Darren Wright update on Capitol campus threat https://t.co/flOw8KzcnT
— WA State Patrol (@wastatepatrol) September 26, 2018
CAPITOL CAMPUS ALERT: Law enforcement is currently evacuating the Highway Licensing Building due to a threat. Avoid the area. We will provide updates as soon as they come in.
— WA State Patrol (@wastatepatrol) September 26, 2018
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