The threats included claims that bombs had been placed around the building, Sheriff Dave Duchak said later Sunday evening. Swatting is a type of harassment of deceiving emergency service dispatch or an emergency service agency into sending emergency response when it is not needed.
“The caller stated several pipe bombs had been placed on nearby vehicles,” read the sheriff’s office log. “The unknown subject demanded several thousands of dollars in cash as well as a getaway vehicle.”
Officers from the sheriff’s office, Troy police and Tipp City police helped block the streets around the courthouse for more than two hours.
“In an abundance of caution, mutual aid was also requested from the Dayton Police Department Bomb Squad, who deployed a bomb-sniffing canine and other assets,” Duchak said.
No threats were found and the area was cleared.
Sheriff’s detectives will follow up in attempt to learn the origin and identification of the caller.
“Appropriate and serious charges will be filed if the caller is identified,” Duchak said.
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