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Bomb Threat at Pueblo Courthouse Deemed Hoax After Evacuation

Bomb technicians cleared the Dennis Maes Judicial Building with no explosives found.

Overview

  • The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office reported a bomb threat at the Dennis Maes Judicial Building around 3:45 p.m. Friday.
  • Deputies evacuated the courthouse at 501 N. Elizabeth Street and asked the public to avoid the area during the response.
  • PCSO requested assistance from the Regional Bomb Unit and the Pueblo Police bomb unit to search the building and parking lot.
  • Around 4:10 p.m., authorities reported nothing suspicious and said there was no danger to the public.
  • PCSO later confirmed the threat was a hoax, and local reports said the evacuation was lifted.