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'Hoax threats are not a joke': Authorities arrest suspect accused of making bomb threats against Kentucky bridge

Authorities said Michigan officers took the teenager into custody "on an unrelated matter" Sept. 22.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A 14-year-old has been arrested after allegedly making bomb threats against the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge.

In a news release, Covington Police said the 14-year-old from Kenton County has been charged with four counts of terroristic threatening.

Authorities said Michigan officers took the teenager into custody "on an unrelated matter" Sept. 22.

The FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force partners, Covington Police and the Boone County Sheriff's Department all investigated this incident according to the release.

"As a reminder, hoax threats are not a joke," FBI Louisville wrote on social media. "They put innocent people at risk and drain law enforcement resources."

Because the suspect is a juvenile, no other information is available.

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