Fountain Hills Town Hall evacuated due to suspicious package
Delivered to MCSO substation
Sheriff’s deputies establish a perimeter around Fountain Hills Town Hall after the building was evacuated due to a suspicious package on Thursday, Jan. 23.
(Independent Newsmedia/Bob Burns)
Fountain Hills Town Hall was closed and evacuated shortly after noon on Thursday, Jan. 23, after what was described as a suspicious package was delivered to the Sheriff’s substation in the building.
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Capt. Larry Kratzer, commander for the Fountain Hills station, said the offices were closed and evacuated to assure the safety of everyone.
The Sheriff’s Explosive Ordinance Device unit was called to the scene to assist and the package was removed from the building and was deemed to be non-threatening. The all-clear was given and staff returned to the building around 2 p.m.
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Fountain Hills Town Hall evacuated due to suspicious package
Delivered to MCSO substation
(Independent Newsmedia/Bob Burns)
Sheriff’s deputies establish a perimeter around Fountain Hills Town Hall after the building was evacuated due to a suspicious package on Thursday, Jan. 23.
Fountain Hills Town Hall was closed and evacuated shortly after noon on Thursday, Jan. 23, after what was described as a suspicious package was delivered to the Sheriff’s substation in the building.
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Capt. Larry Kratzer, commander for the Fountain Hills station, said the offices were closed and evacuated to assure the safety of everyone.
The Sheriff’s Explosive Ordinance Device unit was called to the scene to assist and the package was removed from the building and was deemed to be non-threatening. The all-clear was given and staff returned to the building around 2 p.m.
Kratzer said the substance in the package was not immediately identified, but he said it was liquid and the suspicious nature led to the investigation.
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