Bomb Threat Investigation: 200 Block of North King Street

The Hampton Police Division is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect in connection with a bomb threat that occurred on June 29, 2021.

At 7:03 a.m., Public Safety Communications was notified of a potential bomb threat for the Juvenile Domestic Relations Court located in the 200 block of North King Street. The investigation revealed that an unknown suspect contacted Public Safety Communications and indicated there was a bomb threat for the court building.

Hampton Police Officers and members of the Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue responded to the scene, and as a precautionary measure, all citizens and employees from the General District Courthouse as well as the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courthouse, and Circuit Courthouse were evacuated.

A second call was received by Communications at 11:09 a.m. also indicating a bomb threat to the building.

A sweep of the courthouse was completed and there were no suspicious devices located. Normal operations resumed at approximately 12:55 p.m. The criminal investigation into the threat is on-going.

If you or anyone you know has information that will assist police, they are encouraged to contact the Hampton Police Division at 757–727–6111 or the Crime Line at 1–888-LOCK-U-UP. Tipsters can also send an anonymous tip by visiting our secure tip form at P3Tips.com. Crime Line callers remain anonymous and never appear in court. If a Crime Line tip results in an arrest, the caller may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000.00.

Sgt. R.C. Williams will receive questions about this release at 757–690–6672.