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Police: 63-year-old man arrested for threatening to bomb polling place in Norfolk

Taylor Elementary polling location in Norfolk, Va. Nov. 3, 2020 (Photo courtesy: Brian Parsons)

CORRECTION: Norfolk Police dispatch initially stated that the bomb threat occurred at 800 E. City Hall Avenue, but police later clarified the location. The story has been corrected.


NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Norfolk dispatch say they received a report of a disturbance and a bomb threat at a polling place Tuesday afternoon.


The call for the incident came just before 3 p.m. at 1122 W. Princess Anne Road, which is Taylor Elementary.

According to police, the threat turned out to be from a 63-year-old man who was then arrested by the Norfolk Fire Marshal.

Officials say the unidentified man is currently being detained and has a court appearance tomorrow.

No further information have been released.


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