Yesterday, residents and businesses around 915 E. Randol Mill Rd in Arlington experienced a flurry of emergency activity as the Arlington Police Department (APD) and Arlington Fire responded to a reported incident. The area was cordoned off, urging the public to maintain distance to allow the authorities to manage the unfolding situation. In an advisory posted on social media, APD requested that people avoid the area for their own safety and to facilitate a swift response.
Concerns were high, as initial reports suggested a potential threat to a local business, which led to the deployment of both police and fire personnel. However, as the hours passed, APD’s meticulous probe brought forward a reassuring update. It was determined that the threat, which had put the community on edge, was ultimately found to be non-credible. The investigated business, name undisclosed, has since reopened its doors…