Bomb Scare At Popular Hudson Valley Restaurant, Near Many Businesses

Police from the Hudson Valley rushed to a local Burger King following a report of a bomb inside the eatery.

Over the weekend, police in Orange County, New York responded to a bomb threat at Burger King.

Bomb Threat At New Windsor, New York Burger King

Just before 2 p.m. on Friday, August 25, the New Windsor Police Department responded to the area of Burger King, 378 Windsor Highway, for a report of a bomb threat.

Police didn't provide much more information but confirmed officers responded to the popular fast food eatery, near a number of other businesses, after a reported bomb there.

A supermarket, gym, many restaurants and other businesses are located near the eatery, according to Google Maps.

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Child Arrested Following Bomb Threat At Burger King In New Windsor, New York

The building and exterior were searched by Officer Levy and his partner, K9 Marty. Thankfully, a bomb wasn't found and no injuries were reported.

"The threat appears to be unfounded and there are no continuing public safety threats," the New Windsor Police Department stated in a press release.

A further investigation led to the arrest of a boy. Police didn't release the boy's age or hometown.

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The juvenile male was charged with two counts of falsely reporting an incident in the second degree, a class E felony.