Man charged for alleged bomb threats against Williamsport retirement home
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — A Hagerstown man was charged after he allegedly made several bomb threat calls against a retirement home in Williamsport.
Officials said John Calvin Walls, 60, was arrested Wednesday for calling Williamsport Retirement Village Monday, threatening to “blow up the tranquil home offering assisted living, rehabilitation, long-term care, and respite care.”
An employee discovered the “threatening voicemail,” prompting investigators to respond to the reported bomb threat. That employee recognized the caller’s voice. The voicemail also recorded the number that left the message, pointing to Walls.
Investigators learned that Walls had left several voicemails claiming that the retirement facility was going to “blow up.”
Out of precaution, the retirement facility was put on a temporary lockdown, and an explosive detection K-9 responded, but did not find any explosive devices on the premises.
Deputy State Fire Marshals charged Walls with arson threat and telephone misuse, including repeated calls.
He was being held without bond.
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