Unattended Package Leads To Bomb Squad Investigation In Morristown

MORRISTOWN, N.J. – An unattended package at the courthouse on Court Street in Morristown led to a bomb squad investigation Wednesday morning, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office said.

Bomb Commander Doug Laird responded to the scene just after 10 a.m. to conduct an investigation of the package, Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Susan Hunter said.

Laird suited up and cleared the package as safe with “insignificant content,” Hunter said. The process, from start to finish, was less than 45 minutes.

Portions of the surrounding buildings and three courtrooms were evacuated, Hunter said, and there was a temporary lockdown of the Administration Building.