Crime & Safety

Bomb Threat Leads To Evacuation At Courthouse In Westbury: Police

After a sweep of the building, the location was deemed safe, police said.

WESTBURY, NY — A bomb threat led to Nassau County Family Court in Westbury getting evacuated on Friday morning, police said.

Police said the active situation developed just before 9:30 a.m. at the Old Country Road courthouse.

A sweep of the building indicated the building was safe and there was not a bomb, police said.

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The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911.

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