COVINGTON, Ky. — The bomb threat against the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge was "not credible," investigators said.
The bridge was closed in both directions Wednesday morning for around three hours while local, state and federal authorities investigated.
Investigators said they received a 911 call in the 5:00 a.m. hour Wednesday. The man on the line threatened to shoot police and put pipe bombs on the bridge, according to Covington Police Captain Bornhorn. At one point, Bornhorn said the man demanded $400,000.
Bornhorn said "every agency you can think of" was on the scene including the Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard, multiple bomb squads and even drone teams.
Investigators said they searched the bridge but haven't found a suspect. The banks on both sides of the river have been cleared. CPD said Smale Park was also closed. The bridge is back open.
The US Coast Guard shut down Ohio River traffic under the bridge during the investigation, according to officials.
BREAKING: The Roebling Suspension Bridge is CLOSED in both directions, dispatchers confirm a bomb threat was reported at 5:30 this morning. Bomb squad just arrived, law enforcement is keeping us tucked behind buildings @WCPO pic.twitter.com/RMgKtCrzoI
— Ally Kraemer (@AllyKraemer) September 13, 2023
People were asked to avoid the area.
Cincinnati police said this incident may be part of a larger, nationwide issue with other false calls about bridges.
Local authorities said the FBI is now handling the investigation.
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