Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Schuylkill County Courthouse Evacuated for Bomb Threat


The Schuylkill County Courthouse in Pottsville has been evacuated Tuesday morning following a bomb threat received around 11 a.m., authorities confirmed. 
According to Schuylkill County Emergency Management, the incident occurred in the parking lot.

The incident disrupted regular operations at the courthouse.  Employees, visitors, and county officials were evacuated to a designated area and a bomb squad was requested to the scene.

Specifics on the incident were not available.

Law enforcement is asking everyone to avoid the area surrounding the courthouse until further notice.