K-9 units from the Maryland State Police, Frederick City Police, and the Maryland Department of Corrections were brought in to conduct a full search of the building
Frederick, Md. (DG) – The Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office are conducting a joint investigation following a bomb threat at the Circuit Court of Washington County.
Authorities say the threat was received by phone around 10:00 AM on Tuesday, September 2nd. The courthouse was immediately evacuated as a precaution.
K-9 units from the Maryland State Police, Frederick City Police, and the Maryland Department of Corrections were brought in to conduct a full search of the building.
No explosives were found, but the courthouse remained closed for the rest of the day.
Officials say the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Sheriff’s Office.