Harris County Jail bomb threat on Baker Street: All-clear given
HOUSTON - The all-clear has been given after a bomb threat targeting the Harris County Jail was called in on Wednesday morning.
According to the sheriff’s office, the bomb threat came in on a non-emergency line shortly before 9 a.m. at the jail at 1200 Baker Street.
Authorities say civilian staff were evacuated from the area, and a safety perimeter was set up. The sheriff’s office says uniformed personnel and officers on duty remained in their designated areas of responsibility.
Houston police, the HCSO Bomb Squad, explosive detection K9S, SWAT, air and marine units responded to the scene for a sweep of the jail.
Around 12:37 p.m., the sheriff's office said no bombs were found, and there is no credible threat. Normal operations are resuming.
Officials said family visitation got pushed back during the investigation, but they expected it to resume on Wednesday afternoon.