OSWEGO – On 12/19/2022, investigators with the Oswego City Police Department conducted an investigation into the incident that occurred on 12/18/2022 at the Oswego Walmart (see story below).
As a result of that investigation, a 13-year-old juvenile was arrested and charged with, if the alleged actions were committed by an adult, Making a Terrorist Threat, a D-felony.
The juvenile was released on an appearance ticket to their parents. This incident will be handled through the Oswego County probation department and Oswego County family court.
Anyone with information regarding this incident or others are asked to contact Investigator Daniel Balloni (315)342-8178. Callers may remain anonymous.
Walmart incident 12/18/22:
On 12/18/2022 at approximately 7:31 p.m. members of the Oswego City Police department were dispatched to Walmart (341 SR 104) for a possible bomb threat that was received by one of its employees.
The threat was received via an “air -dropped” message. The message, from an unknown source, was very convoluted in its intent but, in an abundance of caution Walmart management evacuated the store and waited for police to respond.
Oswego City Police and New York State Police K9 units, assisted Walmart personnel with checking the building for any suspicious items. Walmart management decided to remain closed for the duration of the night. The Oswego City Police Department is investigating the origin of the message. Walmart has re-opened and is operating as normal.
Anyone with information regarding this incident or who was in the store and received a message is encouraged to contact Inv. Balloni at 315-342-8178.
***The Oswego City Police Department also encourages everyone to control the privacy settings on their phone and not accept contacts from unknown sources.
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