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Authorities Seek Public's Help in Identifying Bomb Threat Caller
Ross County Sheriff's Office releases recordings of threats targeting Huntington Local Schools
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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The Ross County Sheriff's Office has released recordings of bomb threats targeting Huntington Local Schools in Ohio, hoping the public can help identify the voice behind the calls. The Sheriff's Office confirmed that four calls were made to the county's 911 center on January 13, February 2, 4, and 5, with the caller stating they would be driving a truck with a bomb to the school. Authorities believe the same individual is responsible for all the calls.
Why it matters
Bomb threats can cause significant disruption and fear in local communities, and identifying the perpetrator is crucial to ensuring public safety. The Ross County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in this investigation to hold the individual accountable and prevent any potential future incidents.
The details
In one of the calls, the person stated, "Hello, today at around 12 or 1 p.m. I will be driving a truck with a bomb in it to Huntington School, and it will be going off with me inside of it." Local, state, and federal agencies are involved in the investigation, and the Sheriff's Office is urging anyone with information to come forward. In a related incident, Clark State College in Springfield was evacuated following an anonymous bomb threat sent via email, and other nearby institutions, including Wittenburg University and the Clark County Department of Jobs and Family Services, were also targeted.
- The four calls were made to the Ross County 911 center on January 13, February 2, 4, and 5.
- On Tuesday, February 11, 2026, Clark State College in Springfield was evacuated following an anonymous bomb threat.
The players
Ross County Sheriff's Office
The law enforcement agency investigating the bomb threats targeting Huntington Local Schools and seeking the public's help in identifying the caller.
Huntington Local Schools
The school district that received the bomb threats, prompting an investigation by the Ross County Sheriff's Office.
What’s next
The Ross County Sheriff's Office is urging anyone with information about the bomb threat caller to come forward to assist in the investigation.
The takeaway
Bomb threats can have serious consequences for local communities, and it is crucial for law enforcement to work with the public to identify and hold accountable those responsible for such threats in order to maintain public safety.
