FLAGLER BEACH, Fla. — The Flagler County Sheriff's Office early Monday cleared concerns over a bomb threat at the Flagler Beach Pier and boardwalk area and indicated there was no threat to the community.
UPDATE: The bomb threat at the Flagler Beach Pier has been investigated and is now clear. There is no threat to the community. Additionally, A1A is now reopening for all traffic. pic.twitter.com/hurel3h5L0
— FlaglerSheriff (@FlaglerSheriff) March 28, 2022
An unknown person had called in a bomb threat on Sunday, saying there were six pipe bombs at the end of the Flagler Beach Pier and said he had a handgun, according to the Flagler Beach Police Department.
The Flagler Beach Police, the Flagler County Sheriff's Office, the St. John's County Sheriff's Office and the Flagler Sheriff's K-9 team responded to the incident, checking the entire pier and property left by those who were evacuated from the pier, Flagler police said. No items found were determined to be life-threatening, authorities said.
“We sincerely appreciate the tremendous support provided last night and early this morning by our law enforcement partners at the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office and the St. John’s County Sheriff’s Office," Flagler Beach Police Chief Matt Doughney said. "The timely response, dedication and willingness of deputies from these agencies to assist our department and our community was absolutely stellar.”
Flagler police are requesting that anyone who has information with regards to the person or persons responsible for the bomb threat hoax contact Detective Rosanna Vinci by phone at (386) 517-2000, ext. 307, or via e-mail at rvinci@fbpd.org. Individuals who would like to report it but remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers of Northeast Florida by phone at 1-888-277-8477 or via its website at www.nefcrimestoppers.com.