COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — One person is now in custody following reports of a potential bomb threat at the Columbus Aaron Cohn Regional Youth Detention Center on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Law enforcement officials reported to the scene of the detention center threat, located at 7700 Chattsworth Rd. and are currently working to determine the credibility of the report.
According to Muscogee County Sheriff, Greg Countryman, it has been confirmed that an individual had an unknown object strapped to their body, however, it is not confirmed what the object was.
Authorities are now investigating the detention center and have contained the area, prioritizing everyone’s safety. Staff are now sheltering in place as a precaution.
No further details have been released by law enforcement officials…