Airport 3rd Floor Shut Down Due to Bomb Threat
At 10:30 am, today, August 10, 2022, PBSO Deputies working at PBIA received information that a male was threatening to harm himself. As deputies approached the individual the male made utterances that he had a device in his luggage. The 3rd level, departing area & ticket counters, were immediately shut down and evacuated. PBSO Bomb & Arson Squad arrived and deemed the area safe. The 3 level was reopened. The male will be Baker acted and charged with False Report concerning planning a bomb and explosive for a weapon of mass destruction and trespass.