(Lander, WY) – On Thursday, October 23, the Lander Police Department received reports of an email indicating a possible bomb threat directed at the Wyoming Catholic College, according to a press release shared by the LPD today, October 24.
The full release is below.
Out of an abundance of caution, officers immediately responded and began a thorough investigation in coordination with the Wyoming Department of Investigation and Federal Bureau of Investigation.
All affected locations were promptly assessed, and actions taken to secure and contain the location. After an extensive search, no explosive devices or credible threats were found. The investigation determined that the email threat was part of a hoax similar to others reported in multiple jurisdictions on the East Coast from several months back.
The Lander Police Department would like our community to know that we take every threat seriously to ensure the safety of our community. Officers acted quickly and professionally to verify that there was no danger to the public.
The Lander Police Department continues to work with state and federal partners to identify the source of the email. Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Lander Police Department at 307-332-3401
The Lander Police Department would like to thank the Natrona County Sheriff’s Office, the Casper Police Department, the public and local businesses for their cooperation and understanding during the investigation.