"Police in New Lenox, Illinois, received a call at about 6:29 p.m. for a reported bomb threat at the house of John Prevost. Out of an abundance of caution, surrounding homes were notified and asked to evacuate."
"There were no explosives and no injuries, according to police. The incident remains under investigation as authorities work to determine the origin of the report."
"Making false reports of this nature is a serious offense and may result in criminal charges, police said. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police."
A false bomb threat occurred at the residence of John Prevost in New Lenox, Illinois, on Wednesday night. Police received the threat call around 6:29 p.m. and evacuated surrounding homes as a precaution. Authorities confirmed that no explosives were found and no injuries were reported. The investigation is ongoing to identify the source of the threat, and making such false reports is considered a serious offense that may lead to criminal charges.
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