1-14-17 Suspicious Package - 150 River St.
1-14-17 Suspicious Package - 150 River St.
On January 14, 2017 at 4:04 PM the Chattanooga Police Department received a call about a suspicious package at 150 River Street. The Chattanooga Police Bomb Squad responded to the scene. The following are the releasable details of that incident:
Available Details:
- A suspicious package was reported on the Walnut Street Bridge on River Street
- CPD Bomb Squad Technicians cleared a portion of the immediate area of Coolidge Park and treated the package as a threat until it could be confirmed otherwise
- The North end of the Walnut Street Bridge was closed off as a precaution
- CPD Bomb Squad Technicians rendered the package safe
Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525. The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released when available.
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NOTE: The preceding information is preliminary and is subject to change as the investigation continues
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