Local

Police: Bomb threat against Satanic Temple in Salem was ‘malicious hoax’

SALEM, Mass. — A bomb threat that was made against the Satanic Temple in Salem on Tuesday morning was deemed a “malicious hoax.”

Officers responding to a report of a threat against the temple at 64 Bridge Street around 10 a.m. closed the road to traffic, according to the Salem Police Department.

The public was urged to avoid the area while police investigated the credibility of the threat.

The area was reopened to traffic shortly after 11 a.m.

There were no additional details available.

/////////////// UPDATE at 11:15 a.m. ///////////////// Bomb threat at 64 Bridge Street has been determined to be a...

Posted by Salem MA Police on Tuesday, February 21, 2023

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts.

Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW

0