WATERBURY, Vt. – By 4:25 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 13, the Vermont State Police had been made aware of at least five reported bomb threats in the state that appeared to be part of a related, coordinated series of threats across the country and in Canada. The state police responded and took the threats seriously but found no indication so far that they are credible.
The Vermont State Police were aware that the FBI was investigating the national event.
By 6 p.m. on Thursday, it was determined that none of the threats received in Vermont were credible. The FBI, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Vermont State Police and the Vermont Intelligence Center continue to monitor the situation, respond as appropriate and investigate the emails, which are reported to have been received across the country, in Canada and elsewhere around the world.
The Vermont State Police received several reports on Dec. 13 of emailed bomb threats being received in the state. As of 5:45 p.m. on Thursday, investigators knew of at least 15 including at businesses, schools, municipal offices and by private individuals.
Threats were received at:
4 – Burlington (various entities at UVM)
2 – Rutland (Garvey Auto both times)
1 – Winooski (Tarrant Foundation)
2 – Middlebury (private individuals)
2 – Warren (Ski & Ride School at Sugarbush; West Hill Inn)
1 – Fairfax (Century Arms)
1 – South Burlington (South Burlington PD)
1 – Groton (town hall)
1 – Montpelier (private individuals)
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