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Moorhead Man Arrested After Multiple Bomb Threats
Authorities say the 59-year-old suspect made threats to Clay County Social Services and other Fargo-Moorhead businesses.
Jan. 27, 2026 at 10:23pm
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A 59-year-old Moorhead, Minnesota man has been arrested and charged with making multiple bomb threats in the Fargo-Moorhead area on Tuesday, January 27. The first threat was left on the voicemail of a Clay County Social Services employee, who recognized the caller and did not believe the threat was credible. However, authorities say the man made two additional bomb threats to other local businesses. When officers attempted to contact the suspect at his home, he made more threats, leading to a search warrant and his arrest.
Why it matters
Bomb threats, even if not credible, can cause significant disruption and fear in a community. This case highlights the need for law enforcement to take all such threats seriously and respond swiftly to protect public safety. The suspect's alleged pattern of making multiple threats also raises concerns about repeat offenders and the challenges of addressing mental health issues that may underlie such behavior.
The details
According to police, the first bomb threat was left on the voicemail of a Clay County Social Services employee around 8:30 AM on January 27. The employee recognized the caller and did not believe the threat was credible based on prior interactions. However, authorities say the 59-year-old suspect, Troy Johnson, also made two additional bomb threats to other businesses in the Fargo-Moorhead area that day. When officers and deputies from the Clay County Sheriff's Office tried to contact Johnson at his home, he allegedly made more threats, prompting them to clear the area and obtain a search warrant to enter the residence and arrest him.
- The first bomb threat was left on a Clay County Social Services employee's voicemail around 8:30 AM on January 27, 2026.
- The suspect made two additional bomb threats to other Fargo-Moorhead businesses on January 27, 2026.
- Officers and deputies attempted to contact the suspect at his home on January 27, 2026.
The players
Troy Johnson
A 59-year-old Moorhead, Minnesota resident who has been charged with making multiple bomb threats in the Fargo-Moorhead area.
Clay County Social Services
A local government agency that received one of the bomb threats from the suspect.
What’s next
The judge will determine whether to grant bail for Troy Johnson at a hearing scheduled for next week.
The takeaway
This case underscores the importance of law enforcement taking all bomb threats seriously, even when they may seem implausible, in order to protect public safety. It also raises questions about how to address repeat offenders who make multiple threats and the role of mental health factors in such behavior.
