Overview
- New Lenox police, who received the report around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, searched the home of John Prevost and cleared the scene after a full sweep.
- Officers set a safety perimeter, evacuated nearby houses, and used Will County explosives-detection dogs to check the property.
- No explosive devices or hazardous materials were found, and no injuries were reported.
- Investigators, led by Chief Micah D. Nuesse, are working to identify who made the false report, which could lead to criminal charges.
- Officials report no evidence linking the hoax to Pope León XIV’s travel in North Africa or to recent political exchanges.