5 Connecticut Members Of Congress Received Bomb Threats On Thanksgiving: Report

GREENWICH, CT — Five Democratic members of U.S. Congress received bomb threats at their homes on Thanksgiving morning, Eyewitness News reported.

The lawmakers included U.S. reps Jim Himes, Joseph Courtney, John Larson, and Jahana Hayes, as well as Sen. Chris Murphy, each received bomb threats, but they are safe and no evidence of bombs was found, their spokespersons told the outlet.

Murphy’s spokesperson told Eyewitness News the threats appeared to be part of a coordinated effort involving multiple members of Congress and public figures.

Patch has reached out to Murphy's office and the Hartford Police Department.

The threats come one day after the Federal Bureau of Investigation announced Wednesday that agents there were aware of "numerous incidents" targeting incoming members of President-elect Donald Trump's administration.

The NYPD confirmed for News 12 Long Island that a bomb threat was made against the home of Trump commerce secretary pick Howard Lutnick on the Upper East Side.

The Saratoga home of U.S. Rep. Elise Stafanik was also targeted, the outlet reported.

Former congressman and pick for Environmental Protection director Lee Zeldin said his Long Island home was targeted with a pipe bomb threat that contained a "pro-Palestinian" message.

The three are affiliated with the Republican party.

In a post to Twitter, Himes said that he was notified that his home was targeted in a bomb threat.

The congressman said he was celebrating Thanksgiving with his family at the location, and that "thankfully, after a swift and thorough response" from United States Capitol Police, as well as the Greenwich and Stamford police departments, no evidence of a bomb was found.

"Mary, Emma, Linley, and I extend our utmost gratitude to our local law enforcement officers for their immediate action to ensure our safety," he said. "There is no place for political violence in this country, and I hope that we may continue through the holiday season with peace and civility."

Also in a post to Twitter, Hayes said she was notified of the threat at around 7:45 a.m. by Chief Edward Stephens of the Wolcott Police Department that personnel there received a threatening email stating a pipe bomb had been placed in a mailbox at her home.

State police, U.S. Capitol police, and the Sergeant at Arms were immediately notified.

Wolcott and state police responded and no evidence of a bomb or explosive material was found and the scene was cleared, but the investigation is ongoing, she said.

She thanked law enforcement for their "swift attention" to this matter, adding, "their actions demonstrate there is no place in our country for political violence."

"On this Thanksgiving, I am grateful for my family and loved ones," she said. "I plan to spend the day with them and hope you all do the same. May you have a safe and happy Thanksgiving."

Larson's office confirmed the threat in a statement posted to his website, saying that earlier in the morning, East Hartford police came to his home to notify him and determined no bomb was present and his family is safe.

Larson thanked police for "their swift and professional response in ensuring the safety" of his family.

"I am grateful that my colleagues in the Connecticut congressional delegation, who received similar threats, are also safe," he said. "Thanks again to law enforcement at every level, from local, to state, to federal.”

Vernon authorities confirmed the threat, saying that at about 7 a.m. on Thursday, a town of Vernon official received a threat stating there was a bomb at the home of Courtney and the family was home at the time.

"The Vernon Police Department worked with Congressman Courtney and his staff to ensure the Courtneys' safety during this investigation," Vernon police Lt. Robert Marra said.

Vernon police, as well as Capital police and Hartford's Bomb Squad determined there was no bomb on their property.

Courtney's office said his home was targeted with a bomb threat while he and his family were at home to celebrate Thanksgiving.

In a statement, his office credited Vernon police Chief Marc Petruzzi and Marra, the Capitol police, and the bomb squad for the "swift and professional response," saying the Courtneys are safe, and there was no evidence found of a bomb on their property.

"Joe and Audrey extend their utmost gratitude to the law enforcement officers, whose response should signal to perpetrators that these types of threats will not be tolerated," the statement read.

Police said the incident remains under investigation and no charges have been filed at this time.

Anyone with information about the threat to Courtney's home is asked to contact Vernon police at 860-872-9126.

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