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Bomb Threat Closes Courthouse, Area Roads Tuesday
The Prince William County Courthouse received a bomb threat Tuesday afternoon, prompting police to close surrounding roadways and evacuate buildings on site.
A bomb threat was called into the Prince William Courthouse Tuesday, according to Manassas City Police Sergeant Eddie Rivera.
Insidenova.com is reporting the call came in around 2 p.m. from a payphone in Woodbridge.
As a result, the entire building on Lee Avenue in Manassas City was evacuated and employees were seen standing outside seeking shelter from the rain under nearby trees.
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One employee said she couldn't leave because her keys were still in the building, so she was waiting for the all-clear from officials, which came at 4:45 p.m.
She said the area and buildings were being sweeped by bomb-sniffing dogs. The investigation closed the courthouse for the remainder of the day.
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Prince William County and Manassas City police officers had closed Southbound Rte. 28 between Grant Avenue and Stonewall Road, during the investigation.
Other surrounding roads, including Peabody Street were also blocked off. Officers were telling drivers to turn around or take alternate routes.
Police tell the News & Messenger no bomb was found.
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