Ephrata PD chief says EMS bomb threat unfounded
On Monday night, around 9:30 p.m., the Grant County Sheriff’s Office log shows a call claiming a bomb would detonate at Ephrata Middle School in 15 minutes. The Ephrata Police Department Chief Erik Kock determined the call was a hoax after several details raised red flags and officers patrolled the area.
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EPHRATA — A bomb threat reported late Monday night targeting Ephrata Middle School was determined to be unfounded, according to Ephrata Police Chief Erik Koch. The Grant County Sheriff’s Office log shows the call came in at 9:24 p.m., with the caller claiming a bomb would detonate in 15 minutes. However, Koch said the details quickly raised red flags.
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