Overview
- Emailed threats targeted Springfield schools and county offices on Monday morning, prompting the district to close all buildings for the day.
- Duffel bags found outside the municipal court and public safety building were examined by police, and no explosive devices were located.
- FBI Cincinnati said it is investigating hoax threats in Central Ohio and reported no information indicating a credible threat to the public.
- Gov. Mike DeWine said the messages urged the removal of Haitians and noted similar rhetoric in threats reported elsewhere in Ohio, with the source still undetermined.
- Columbus reported closures of dozens of schools and several government buildings, including the Ohio Statehouse and the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce, and officials there said school threats did not reference immigration.