All Clear At Joint Base Andrews After Woman Makes Bomb Threat
CAMP SPRINGS, Md. (WJZ) -- Authorities are investigating after a bomb threat was reported at Joint Base Andrews Wednesday just hours before President Donald Trump was expected to fly to North Carolina from the base.
At 7:34 a.m,, the 11th Wing's security forces were notified of a bomb threat by a pedestrian at the gate off Allentown Road on Joint Base Andrews.
A bomb squad was called to the scene and with the help of Prince George's County Police, it was deemed there was no threat to anyone or the base.
The all clear was called around 9:27 a.m.
At approximately 7:34 a.m. this morning, the 11th Wing's security forces received notification of a bomb threat by the pedestrian gate off Allentown Rd. on Joint Base Andrews. 1 of 2
— Joint Base Andrews (@Andrews_JBA) September 19, 2018
Aerial images showed an SUV at the gate entrance being searched by a robot.
WTOP reports a base spokesman told them the suspect was a woman.
Explosive ordnance disposal personnel responded, and with the assistance from Prince George's County Police Department, determined there was no threat to personnel or property. The event was deemed officially terminated at 9:27 a.m. 2 of 2
— Joint Base Andrews (@Andrews_JBA) September 19, 2018
President Donald Trump took off from Air Force One from JBA just before 10 a.m.
Trump is headed to North Carolina to survey damage.
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The base is located in Prince George's County.
There is no other information at this time.
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