Bellevue Bomb Threat Resolved

Sunday the 27th there was a scare in Bellevue of a possible bomb that was called in and that the Bellevue Police Department responded to. The following is as stated directly by the Bellevue Police Department’s press release: “On July 27 at approximately 10:36 a.m. The Bellevue Police Department was dispatched tot he 100 Block of South 2nd Street for a possible bomb threat. The downtown area was evacuated and shut don for further investigation into this threat. In conclusion of this investigation, no suspicious devices were found, an the downtown area was reopened to the public. Currently, authorities have confirmed the area is safe, with no active threats. This investigation is ongoing.”

Alongside the Bellevue Police Department, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Jackson Emergency Management, Bellevue Fire Department, Bellevue Ambulance Service, and the Iowa State Fire Marshall’s Office all assisted in helping to address the issue and keep the public safe. Thankfully nothing was found and no people were injured.

If any more information comes out, we will be sure to keep you updated.