Second day of bomb threats force city buildings, school to evacuate in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — Two additional bomb threats forced several city buildings and schools to evacuate for the second day in a row on Friday.

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News Center 7′s Mike Campbell looks into these threats and talks to people impacted LIVE on News Center 7 at 5:00 and 6:00.

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The city said they received two threats through email at 7:21 a.m. and 7:45 a.m.

The first email targeted several Springfield City Commissioners and a City employee.

The second threat listed several buildings including city hall, Cliff Park High School, Perrin Woods Elementary School, Roosevelt Middle School, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, and the Ohio License Bureau Southside.

All the affected buildings were evacuated, according to Springfield Strategic Engagement Manager Karen Graves.

Springfield’s public safety partners, and local and regional law enforcement “acted promptly” after learning about the threats.

According to the city, authorities and explosive detection canines conducted thorough inspections and cleared the buildings listed in the threat.

“Unbelievable it is, it’s horrible and it’s all over some stupid stuff on social media,” Rita Jones told News Center 7.

Jones wanted to renew the tags on her vehicle on Friday, but the office was closed due to the threat.

“Born and raised here all my life and never have I encountered this type of craziness,” Jones said.

As reported on News Center 7 at 5:00, Jones said there are very real frustrations that leaders must address to help Springfield successfully absorb the immigrant-fueled population surge.

Springfield is working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Dayton Office to figure out who sent these threats.

As News Center 7 previously reported, city hall, Bureau of Motor Vehicles Springfield Driver’s Exam Station, Ohio License Bureau Southside, Springfield Academy of Excellence, and Fulton Elementary School received threats on Thursday.

News Center 7 will continue to follow this story and provide updates.

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