HANCOCK, MI— The Hancock Police Department says no evidence of a credible threat was found after someone called in a bomb threat on Sunday.
The male caller said he had placed two bombs in the area of the Ramada Inn and M&M Power Sports and that a bomb would detonate within a specific timeframe. The caller also said he had a rifle and a handgun and would shoot people at the Ramada Inn.
Officers from the Hancock Police Department, Houghton Police Department, Houghton County Sheriff’s Office, Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Office and Michigan State Police immediately responded. A thorough search of both locations was conducted. No suspects, explosive devices, or evidence of a credible threat were found.
The Hancock Fire Department also responded to the area in case the threat was deemed credible.
The scene was determined to be safe and normal operations resumed.
Police continue to investigate the origin of the threats.
