Via the CRPD Facebook page:

Bomb Threat Made at SW CR Business - One in Custody for Harassment and Disorderly Conduct

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (February 19, 2023 - 8:55p.m.)

Cedar Rapids, IA –

 At approximately 6:16p.m. on Sunday, February 19, 2023, Cedar Rapids Police were made aware of a verbal bomb threat in the automotive service section of a business in the 3600 Block of 29th Ave SW.  The extra-duty officer on-site notified the Cedar Rapids Metro Hazardous Devices Unit of the threat and began the process of evacuating that business and others in the immediate vicinity.  HDU team members arrived and deployed an explosive detection robot and two technicians to the auto service area and searched a suspect car - finding no evidence of explosives.
 The area was declared safe by CRPD at 7:45p.m.  No injuries were reported.  
 The individual who allegedly made the verbal threat was taken into custody and is currently in the Linn County Jail.  Roy Boughner, age 56, of Riverside, IA is charged with Harassment and Disorderly Conduct 

There is an active, ongoing investigation.

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