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Jersey City Mall Evacuated For Several Hours (DEVELOPING) Jersey City Mall Evacuated For Several Hours (DEVELOPING)
Jersey City Mall Evacuated For Several Hours (Developing) A popular Jersey City mall was evacuated Saturday night, Nov. 29, one of the busiest nights of the year for retail. Photos shared by HudPost show a major police presence at the Newport Centre Mall, with shoppers flooding the sidewalks and the street outside of Macy's and the Cheesecake Factory. After an investigation, public safety officials have determined there is no threat at the Newport Mall. https://t.co/weFiDTThzf — HudPost (@hudpost) November 30, 2025 According to HudPost, law enforcement officials were called to the mall for a suspicious package. Daily Voice has reached ou…
Police Shut Down Road After Suspicious Package Found At Rocky Hill Storage Facility Police Shut Down Road After Suspicious Package Found At Rocky Hill Storage Facility
Police Shut Down Road After Suspicious Package Found At Rocky Hill Storage Facility Update: Police cancelled the alert and reopened the road. Original: A suspicious package found at a storage facility led police to shut down part of a major road Friday morning, July 25, prompting evacuations and a heavy emergency response. Rocky Hill police said they were called to Extra Space Storage at 1156 Cromwell Avenue around 10:35 a.m. after receiving reports about the package. As a safety measure, nearby units at the storage facility were evacuated. The Rocky Hill Fire Department was also called in to assist with the situation. Police have closed Cromwell Avenue (Route 3)  b…
2 Taken To Hospital, Hundreds Decontaminated After Strange Package Sent To Canaan Firm: Report 2 Taken To Hospital, Hundreds Decontaminated After Strange Package Sent To Canaan Firm: Report
2 Taken To Hospital, Hundreds Decontaminated After Strange Package Sent To Canaan Firm: Report Two people were taken to a hospital on Thursday, May 15, after a suspicious package was sent to a New Canaan business, and hundreds more must now go through a decontamination process, according to a new report.  Calls reporting a suspicious package at Becton, Dickinson and Company, a medical technology company in North Canaan, sparked a major response from local responders, state health officials, the FBI, and other federal agencies, NBC Connecticut reported.  The Department of Energy & Environmental Protection told reporters that two people were taken to an area hospital…
Suspicious Package Brings Bomb Squad To Washington Twp Neighborhood, Determined Harmless Suspicious Package Brings Bomb Squad To Washington Twp Neighborhood, Determined Harmless
Suspicious Package Brings Bomb Squad To Washington Twp Neighborhood, Determined Harmless A suspicious package prompted evacuations and a large emergency response to a Bergen County neighborhood on Wednesday, Jan. 22, authorities said. Police were called to the 300 block of Beech Street in Washington Township around 4:45 p.m., after a resident reported receiving an unexpected brown cardboard box from an overseas address, police said in a news release. The nature of the call led officers to close Beech Street and evacuate nearby homes. Multiple agencies responded, including the Washington Township Fire Department, Ambulance, Bergen County Sheriff’s Department, K9 Unit, Bomb Squad…
Man Charged After Suspicious Package Delivered To Neighbor's Home In Silver Spring: Police Man Charged After Suspicious Package Delivered To Neighbor's Home In Silver Spring: Police
Man Charged After Suspicious Package Delivered To Neighbor's Home In Silver Spring: Police A 22-year-old man is facing charges after being busted with drugs and a weapon following the delivery of a suspicious package to a neighbor's home, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. Kalani Ayi Abulfata Ariyibi-Sani, of Silver Spring, was arrested on Thursday following an investigation into his delivery of a curious package to a neighbor in Silver Spring. Officers were called to the 1300 block of Alderton Drive, where there was a report of a suspicious package containing drugs that was delivered to a homeowner in the area. Police say that upon arrival, officers o…
'Suspicious Package' Forces Temporary Main Street Road Closures In Fairfax County: Police 'Suspicious Package' Forces Temporary Main Street Road Closures In Fairfax County: Police
'Suspicious Package' Forces Temporary Main Street Road Closures In Fairfax County: Police All roadways have been reopened after a suspicious package forced multiple closures on Wednesday morning in Fairfax County. A multi-agency investigation was launched at around 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 9 in the area of 4000 block of Chain Bridge Road, where there was a potentially suspicious incident. We are assisting the Fairfax County Sheriff and Fairfax County Police with a suspicious package near the area of 4000 block of Chain Bridge Rd. Main St. is shut down between University Dr and West St. and Chain Bridge Rd. is shut down between Sager Ave and North St. pic.twitter.com/BCK0F06hmF — Fai…
Crystal Meth Mailed To Dutchess County Board Of Elections In Poughkeepsie Crystal Meth Mailed To Dutchess County Board Of Elections In Poughkeepsie
Crystal Meth Mailed To Dutchess County Board Of Elections In Poughkeepsie State and federal law enforcement officials are investigating after a Board of Elections office in the region received a suspicious package from an unknown foreign sender via UPS. The incident occurred in Dutchess County at the Dutchess County Board of Elections (DCBOE) in Poughkeepsie on Monday, Oct. 7. Office officials said a team escalated a particular piece of mail to management for a higher review "due to advanced training and heightened awareness." Wearing personal protective equipment, this team and management commissioners thoroughly examined the suspicious package and contacted l…
Tesla Causes Evacuation Of American Dream Mall (UPDATE) Tesla Causes Evacuation Of American Dream Mall (UPDATE)
Tesla Causes Evacuation Of American Dream Mall (Update) Police have provided an update in the evacuation of the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford Tuesday evening, Oct. 8. Just after 5:30 p.m., American Dream security saw a Tesla legally parked on the ground level of the C parking deck with the driver’s side door left open and unattended, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said.  As part of the protective measures, two American Dream K-9 units conducted initial sweeps of the vehicle, which resulted in a positive alert.  Out of an abundance of caution, the mall was evacuated. After the evacuation, a Bergen County K9 and NJ…
Iverson Mall Evacuated Due To Suspicious Package; Roads Closed In Area (DEVELOPING) Iverson Mall Evacuated Due To Suspicious Package; Roads Closed In Area (DEVELOPING)
Iverson Mall Evacuated Due To Suspicious Package; Roads Closed In Area (Developing) The Iverson Mall in Hillcrest Heights was evacuated on Wednesday morning as police investigated a reported suspicious package, officials say. Before 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 25, officers and members of the Prince George's County Fire Department's Bomb Team were called to the mall in the 3700 block of Branch Avenue, leading to road closure and a massive police presence in the area. Please see the message below from @PGFDNews These specific roads are affected:-Branch Ave & Iverson St-Iverson St & 28th Ave https://t.co/WZeLIqPpsP pic.twitter.com/2ZaqMtUqGF — PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) September…
Suspicious Package Gives Walmart Customers Scare In Maryland; Forces Evacuation (PHOTOS) Suspicious Package Gives Walmart Customers Scare In Maryland; Forces Evacuation (PHOTOS)
Suspicious Package Gives Walmart Customers Scare In Maryland; Forces Evacuation (Photos) First responders used every tool in their tool belt on Thursday as they investigated a suspicious package that temporarily shut down a Walmart location in Maryland. On June 27, members of the Frederick County Sheriff's Office were called to the store on Guilford Drive, where there was a reported suspicious package that forced an evacuation and massive multi-agency response. Crews were called to Walmart on Guilford Drive on Thursday. Frederick County Fire and Rescue After a lengthy probe, at approximately 1 p.m. on Thursday, Maryland State Fire Marshal bomb technicians, with ass…
Troopers Respond To 'Suspicious Package' In Lower Macungie (UPDATED) Troopers Respond To 'Suspicious Package' In Lower Macungie (UPDATED)
Troopers Respond To 'Suspicious Package' In Lower Macungie (Updated) Update: PSP has identified an Oklahoma resident as a suspect, Trooper Nathan Branosky said Tuesday afternoon, March 26.  Pennsylvania State Police responded to a report of a "suspicious package" received at a business in Lower Macungie on Monday afternoon, March 25, authorities said in a release.  Troopers were called to  Ryder Logistics, 8620 Congdon Hill Drive, after a mailroom employee opened a package that contained "writing and threats" around 1:15 p.m., police said.  The business was evacuated until troopers "determined the suspicious package did not pose a t…
Maryland Courthouse Partially Locked Down Due To Suspicious Package (DEVELOPING) Maryland Courthouse Partially Locked Down Due To Suspicious Package (DEVELOPING)
Maryland Courthouse Partially Locked Down Due To Suspicious Package (Developing) The fourth floor of a Baltimore courthouse has been locked down after a suspicious package was sent to the building, officials say. At around 10:45 a.m. on Thursday morning, the Baltimore City Sheriff's Office issued an alert advising that the Circuit Court building on North Calvert Street has been partially shut down and the fire department's HazMat Unit was called to the scene. In response to the investigation, officials said that there was a temporary street closure on the odd side of the 100 block of North Calvert Street, and the public has been advised to avoid the area. This rema…
Baltimore County Courthouse Evacuated Due To Suspicious Package (DEVELOPING) Baltimore County Courthouse Evacuated Due To Suspicious Package (DEVELOPING)
Baltimore County Courthouse Evacuated Due To Suspicious Package (Developing) A courthouse in Baltimore County was evacuated on Monday afternoon as crews were called in to investigate a HazMat situation. Authorities were called at around 2 p.m. on Monday to the Circuit Courthouse on Bosley Avenue in Towson, where there was a reported suspicious package. As a precaution, crews evacuated the building while firefighters worked to identify the substance. Hazmat crews o/s at Circuit Courthouse, 401 Bosley Ave #Towson, for a suspicious package. Building evacuated while crews work to ID substance. No injuries. DT 122 EA pic.twitter.com/jXuIXse7up — Baltimore County Fir…
Suspicious Substance Sent From Inmate Who Shut Down Maryland Courthouse Is Non-Toxic: Sheriff Suspicious Substance Sent From Inmate Who Shut Down Maryland Courthouse Is Non-Toxic: Sheriff
Suspicious Substance Sent From Inmate Who Shut Down Maryland Courthouse Is Non-Toxic: Sheriff All three staffers who had to be quarantined after being exposed to a suspicious powdery substance inside a Baltimore courthouse have been released from the hospital, officials say. First responders and HazMat crews were called to the Circuit Court building on North Calvert Street at around 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 16, where there was a curious package addressed from an inmate at a state correctional facility to the courthouse. UPDATE: This is an ongoing situation, at approx.. 2:40pm a court employee on the second floor on the Baltimore city circuit court, located at 111 N Calvert St o…
Virginia Man Mails 'Prank' Pipe Bomb Stuffed Animal To Pennsylvania: Police Virginia Man Mails 'Prank' Pipe Bomb Stuffed Animal To Pennsylvania: Police
Virginia Man Mails 'Prank' Pipe Bomb Stuffed Animal To Pennsylvania: Police A "suspicious package" from Virginia thought to contain a pipe bomb was part of a "prank," police in Pennsylvania announced on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023. The package sent from a VA man was received by a resident in the 5000 block of Martin Avenue, East Petersburg, PA around 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 3, 2023, according to a release by the Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department. "The package contained a stuffed animal that appeared to have been manipulated to resemble a pipe bomb," the police said, "The recipient had placed the package outside and called the police." The police i…
US Capitol Police Investigating Suspicious Package On Steps Of Supreme Court In DC (UPDATED) US Capitol Police Investigating Suspicious Package On Steps Of Supreme Court In DC (UPDATED)
US Capitol Police Investigating Suspicious Package On Steps Of Supreme Court In DC (Updated) Police are investigating a suspicious package that was found in the heart of Washington, DC. The US Capitol Police issued an alert at 1:10 p.m. on Thursday, June 29 advising that they were assisting the Supreme Court Police with what was only described as a "suspicious package."  🚨#BREAKING: Evacuations Underway at Supreme Court’s Front Steps Following Discovery of Suspicious Package📌#Washington | #DC Currently Multiple law enforcement are presently evacuating numerous individuals in response to a suspicious package discovered on the steps leading… pic.twitter.com/sIfNf7TQBK — R A W S A…
All Clear Given After Bomb Squad Responds To Report Of Suspicious Package In Boston All Clear Given After Bomb Squad Responds To Report Of Suspicious Package In Boston
All Clear Given After Bomb Squad Responds To Report Of Suspicious Package In Boston An all clear was given after multiple authorities, including a bomb squad, were responded to a report of a suspicious package in Boston, authorities confirm to Daily Voice.  The incident, which sparked a large police presence, happened late Monday afternoon, June 12. Authorities blocked off Causeway Street near TD garden after reports of a suspicious item in the area.  Boston: Causeway Street in front of TD Garden blocked off with heavy police presence, avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/NTqGJtGsGF — Michael Page (@MichaelPageWx) June 12, 2023 Investigators quickly determined that there w…
Suspicious Package Leads To Evacuation In Western Mass Suspicious Package Leads To Evacuation In Western Mass
Suspicious Package Leads To Evacuation In Western Mass A suspicious package in Hampden County forced officials to order an evacuation late Thursday night, March 23, authorities said.  Firefighters were called to the area near Main and James streets in Holyoke when someone found the package around 11 p.m., the Holyoke Fire Department said. Residents in that area were asked to leave until police could figure out if it was dangerous.  Massachusetts State troopers were called to investigate and later determined it posed no threat. Residents were allowed to return home just after midnight, the fire department said.
Ammunition, Grenade Found Inside Suspicious Package In Harford County: Maryland Fire Marshal Ammunition, Grenade Found Inside Suspicious Package In Harford County: Maryland Fire Marshal
Ammunition, Grenade Found Inside Suspicious Package In Harford County: Maryland Fire Marshal A suspicious package located in Harford County led to decisive response from first responders who unearthed several curious and questionable items inside, officials say. Shortly before 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23, members of the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Bomb Squad responded to the area of Philadelphia Road and Four Seasons Drive in Abingdon to investigate a suspicious package. Alert: Please avoid the area of Rt. 7 and Four Seasons Drive in Abingdon. There is heavy police presence on scene as we investigate the report of a suspicious package. — Harford Sheriff (@Harford_Sheriff) F…
Empty Feral Cat Shelter Gives School Officials Scare In Charles County Empty Feral Cat Shelter Gives School Officials Scare In Charles County
Empty Feral Cat Shelter Gives School Officials Scare In Charles County School officials in Charles County got quite a scare on Tuesday morning when they spotted a suspicious package outside of the Berry Elementary and Mattawoman Middle School campus. Members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office were called to school grounds at approximately 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7 to investigate the package, which was located as students were arriving to class. As a precautionary measure on Tuesday morning, bus traffic heading to the elementary school was re-routed to Westlake High School, where they were later picked up by their parents amid the investigation into the …
Bomb Squad On Scene Investigating 'Suspicious Package' At US Department Of Energy Campus Bomb Squad On Scene Investigating 'Suspicious Package' At US Department Of Energy Campus
Bomb Squad On Scene Investigating 'Suspicious Package' At US Department Of Energy Campus A Montgomery County road is closed as a bomb squad investigates reports of a suspicious package at the entrance of the U.S. Department of Energy Campus, reports 7News DC. Germantown Road is closed between Crystal Rock Drive and I-270, including ramps 15A and 15B as a FedEx truck is searched. The bomb squad arrived to help with the investigation around 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 19, the outlet continues.  Traffic delays are expected as the investigation is conducted, and drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes. To read the full story by 7News DC, click here.
FedEx Truck Searched After Reports Of 'Suspicious Package' Placed Near US Department Of Energy FedEx Truck Searched After Reports Of 'Suspicious Package' Placed Near US Department Of Energy
FedEx Truck Searched After Reports Of 'Suspicious Package' Placed Near US Department Of Energy A Montgomery County road is closed as officers investigate reports of a suspicious package at the entrance of the U.S. Department of Energy Campus, reports 7News DC. Germantown Road is closed between Crystal Rock Drive and I-270, including ramps 15A and 15B as a FedEx truck is searched, the outlet continues.  Traffic delays are expected as the investigation is conducted, and drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes. To read the full story by 7News DC, click here.
Suspicious Item Found At Stoneham Gas Station Turned Out To Be Battery Pack: Report Suspicious Item Found At Stoneham Gas Station Turned Out To Be Battery Pack: Report
Suspicious Item Found At Stoneham Gas Station Turned Out To Be Battery Pack: Report A suspicious item found at a Stoneham gas station caused problems for area commuters, but police said it turned out to be harmless.  State and local police responded to the Mobil on South Street by Route 28 just before 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27, after someone called in a tip of a suspicious package, Stoneham police said. Authorities shut down part of Route 28, South Street, North Border Road, and Fellsway for more than two hours as officers tried to figure out what it was.  After investigating the item with a bomb-detecting robot, technicians determined it was just a battery pack for …
Security Tightens At Baltimore Middle School After Explosive Device Found Near Campus Security Tightens At Baltimore Middle School After Explosive Device Found Near Campus
Security Tightens At Baltimore Middle School After Explosive Device Found Near Campus The Baltimore County Public School system released a statement about the security upgrades implemented at Pine Grove Middle School after a recent scare, reports said.  On Sept. 20, the middle school was evacuated when a suspicious package was found nearby. Law enforcement's investigation reveled that two individuals placed an explosive device inside of a car parked outside the school.  The following day, Joseph Vickery, 43, and Kristen Vickery, 39, were identified as the suspects and both were arrested for CDS possession with intent to distribute, stemming from illicit drugs and a weapon …
Arrests Made After 'Suspicious Package' Found At Pine Grove Middle School Evacuated Students Arrests Made After 'Suspicious Package' Found At Pine Grove Middle School Evacuated Students
Arrests Made After 'Suspicious Package' Found At Pine Grove Middle School Evacuated Students Baltimore County Police have arrested two suspects after a suspicious package found at Pine Grove Middle School caused the middle school and nearby elementary school to evacuate, authorities say. Police arrested the first suspect at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 20, around the same time the package was found near the middle school, according to Baltimore County Police. During the evacuation of the school, officers made a second arrest in the 1600 block of Whitehead Court. Detectives believe that there are no additional suspects at this time. Baltimore County Schools will have an increased pol…
Pine Grove Middle School Emergency Evacuation: What We Know Pine Grove Middle School Emergency Evacuation: What We Know
Pine Grove Middle School Emergency Evacuation: What We Know Children from Pine Grove Middle School have been evacuated to Parkville High School after a suspicious package was found outside of the middle school, authorities say. The school began an evacuation around 12 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 20 after the package was found near the school. Children were bussed to Pine Grove Elementary School where they were transported to Parkville High School. Pine Grove Elementary School students were transported to Loch Raven High School for reunification with family, according to the Baltimore County Police Department. The investigation that led to the evacuatio…
’Suspicious’ Package Brings Police, Bomb Squad To Parking Lot Of Warren County Walmart ’Suspicious’ Package Brings Police, Bomb Squad To Parking Lot Of Warren County Walmart
’Suspicious’ Package Brings Police, Bomb Squad To Parking Lot Of Warren County Walmart A “suspicious” package brought police and bomb squads to the parking lot of a Warren County Walmart to investigate on the afternoon of Sunday, Sept. 18, authorities said. The Pohatcong Township Police Department responded to the Phillipsburg store and requested assistance from the Huntington Volunteer Fire Co., Phillipsburg EMS, and the New Jersey State Police Bomb Squad after observing what appeared to be a briefcase in the parking lot. As the several additional emergency crews arrived, it was confirmed that the item was not dangerous, Pohatcong Police said. Crews cleared the scene a shor…
Staff Member Injured By Explosive Package On Northeastern's Campus (UPDATE) Staff Member Injured By Explosive Package On Northeastern's Campus (UPDATE)
Staff Member Injured By Explosive Package On Northeastern's Campus (Update) A staff member has been injured after opening an explosive package at Northeastern University, authorities said.  Police received a call about an explosion at 39 Leon Street around 7:18 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 13, Boston Police said during a press conference later that evening. This address is part of Holmes Hall on Northeastern University's campus, according to NUPD. pic.twitter.com/8RXc4xsZQr — NU Police Department (@northeasternpd) September 13, 2022 Upon arrival, crews found a 45-year-old male victim suffering from minor hand injuries. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment.…
Reports Of Suspicious Package Place Newark Airport Terminal On Lockdown Reports Of Suspicious Package Place Newark Airport Terminal On Lockdown
Reports Of Suspicious Package Place Newark Airport Terminal On Lockdown Terminal C of Newark Airport was placed on lockdown as authorities investigated reports of a suspicious package on Sunday, Sept. 11, authorities said. The report came in sometime after 1 p.m., and Level 1 was evacuated with the terminal locked down as a precaution, Port Authority police tell Daily Voice. An all-clear was given at 1:45 p.m. There were 59 flight delays, and the FAA was holding flight activity for arriving flights until 2:30 p.m. This is the current situation in customs at newark airport. We have all been here for over an hour. They have told us “they don’t know why” we’r…
Sheriff's Office Investigates Suspicious Package At St. Mary's College Of Maryland Sheriff's Office Investigates Suspicious Package At St. Mary's College Of Maryland
Sheriff's Office Investigates Suspicious Package At St. Mary's College Of Maryland A suspicious package led to a swift response by law enforcement agencies after it was located in a St. Mary’s College of Maryland room with a reported ticking timer, officials said. Members of the St. Mary's County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a suspicious package at the college on Friday, July 8, prompting a heavy response from multiple agencies to investigate the incident. The suspicious package was located by members of the bomb squad, and areas of concern were searched, ultimately leading authorities to determine that there were no explosives present at the school. Offic…
Student Brings Suspicious Object To School In Fairfield County, Authorities Say Student Brings Suspicious Object To School In Fairfield County, Authorities Say
Student Brings Suspicious Object To School In Fairfield County, Authorities Say A Fairfield County school was asked to shelter-in-place after a student brought a suspicious package to school. The incident took place early Tuesday, Dec. 7, at the Rogers International School on Blachley Road in Stamford. According to Sg. William Brevard, of the Stamford Police, a student brought a suspicious package to the school.  Out of an abundance of caution, Stamford Police were notified and students and staff were asked to “shelter-in-place” until SPD declared the school safe.  Police responded to the school with K-9 dogs and searched the package, which was deemed "noth…