U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley’s residence was focused by a bomb risk final week, the newest in a string which were leveled towards members of Congress from New England up to now month.
A spokesperson for Pressley, a Boston Democrat, stated her workplace was notified Monday {that a} bomb risk had been obtained by the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Workplace towards her residence and household.
Boston police responded to the congresswoman’s residence to “assess the situation,” the spokesperson stated.
“We take these issues seriously and we are in touch with relevant officials regarding the investigation,” the spokesperson stated. “SWATing threats like these pose a threat not only to elected officials, their families, and their staff, but also our neighbors and community and we strongly condemn them.”
Two Boston law enforcement officials responded to Pressley’s residence in Hyde Park at 10:30 a.m. Monday for a report of a bomb risk, in keeping with a police report. The officers have been advised {that a} bomb risk had been obtained by way of e mail at 6:16 p.m. Friday “stating that there was a pipe bomb in the mailbox.”
“Explosive Ordnance Unit offices in conjunction with K9 Officer O’Neil conduct (explosive ordnance disposal) operations to ensure the exterior of the residence and any objects of concern were cleared of hazard,” the police report stated.
Boston police stated they notified the Boston Regional Intelligence Heart, which focuses on stopping crime and terrorism, of the incident, in keeping with the police report.
A spokesperson for the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Workplace didn’t instantly reply to Herald inquiries Thursday afternoon.
Different federal lawmakers have additionally obtained related threats.
U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan’s residence was the topic of a bomb risk over the weekend that prompted native and state police to go looking the residence for any threats. Trahan stated she and her household have been secure and authorities didn’t uncover a risk.
Six Democratic members of Congress from Connecticut have been focused on Thanksgiving by bomb threats. Regulation enforcement authorities discovered no proof of explosives on their properties.
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