Vermont State Police say they responded to a bomb threat at the Weidmann Electrical Technology facility in St. Johnsbury on June 19, 2026, around 10:32 a.m. The threat was discovered written in a bathroom stall, prompting personnel to alert authorities.
According to police, the St. Johnsbury Fire Department and Calex Ambulance were placed on standby as a precaution. The facility was evacuated while officers conducted a thorough search of the premises. After completing their investigation, police found no evidence of a threat, and the business was cleared to reopen.
This incident marks the fourth similar event in recent months, leading state police to investigate potential connections among the occurrences. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the St. Johnsbury Barracks at 802-748-3111 or submit an anonymous tip online.
Updates will be provided as the investigation develops.
Source: Vermont State Police
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