Hagerstown woman arrested for online threats against local churches

Hagerstown Woman Arrested for Online Threats Against Local Churches

HAGERSTOWN, MD – A joint investigation by the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal and the Hagerstown Fire Department Fire Marshal’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Hagerstown woman accused of making multiple online threats targeting local churches.

During the investigation, officials uncovered an additional threat posted on a blog, where the suspect allegedly threatened to blow up the pastor of a Hagerstown church while he was on his way to his car. Authorities took swift action to address the situation, ensuring the safety of the community.

The case remains under investigation, and no further details have been released at this time.

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