Man arrested for alleged bomb threat at Vernon State Hospital

VERNON (KFDX/KJTL) — The man who allegedly made a terroristic threat against the Vernon State Hospital has been arrested.

On Monday, June 29, 2026, the Vernon State Hospital went on lockdown following a threat that a bomb had been placed in the park area in front of the facility. Vernon Police Department and other agencies on the scene reported that no bomb was found on the property.

Following the threat, a person of interest was identified and pursued as part of the investigation led by the Vernon Police Department…

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