STEELES TAVERN, Va – Augusta County authorities are investigating a bomb threat that happened at Old Providence Presbyterian Church in the Steeles Tavern area.

Sheriff’s Lieutenant Leslie Snyder explains that the church received the threat at around 9-20 this morning.

The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office and the Virginia State Police were at the
Church for several hours.

Both agencies physically searched the premises,
and also had a bomb detection K-9 search the premises with nothing being
found.

Snyder added that the Church was evacuated and all persons were transported to an alternative safe location while first responders evaluated the situation.

“There is no current threat to our Augusta County community at this time,”
said Sheriff Donald L . Smith

 

 

STEELES TAVERN, Va. — Emergency crews are on scene of an active bomb threat at Old Providence Presbyterian Church in Augusta County.

According to Augusta County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Leslie Snyder, the church received the threat around 9-20 this morning. She confirmed that the church was evacuated, and everyone inside was taken to a safe location.

First responders are currently checking the property for any explosive devices.

Snyder says that all children and staff are safe, and Virginia State Police have been contacted to help with the ongoing investigation.

This is a developing story. Stay with WSVA for updates as we learn more.