by Steve Dunford
BENTON and MARION, IL – Franklin County Sheriff Don Jones has opened the Franklin County Courthouse and Public Square. Sheriff Jones would like to thank the public and the various agencies that responded to assist during this incident.
Williamson County Emergency Management Agency issued a statement around noon stating the Williamson County Courthouse would open and 1:15 p.m.
Around 8:45 a.m. this morning the West Frankfort Police dispatched received a 911 call that an ” improvised explosive device on the second floor of the courthouse. The threat did not state whether it was the Franklin or Williamson County Courthouse.
Over the last hour, a bomb detection unit from Scott Air Force Base cleared the courthouse. A drone from Franklin County Emergency Management agency scanned the rooftop of the courthouse and surrounding buildings, and nothing was detected.
Any further developments will be shared as the become available.
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