The following release is from the Cherry Hill Police Department.
On Tuesday March 8, 2022 at approximately 8:40 a.m. police responded to the Katz Jewish Community Center, at 1301 Springdale Road, for the report of a bomb threat.
Police and Investigators from the Cherry Hill Police Department responded on scene and were assisted by federal agents with the F.B.I. as well as several K-9’s from the Burlington County Sheriff’s Department. The building was self-evacuated and swept for explosives with negative results. The JCC was scheduled to reopen at approximately 5 p.m. The Cherry Hill Police Department commends the JCC Staff for their response and assistance and appreciates the cooperation of local residents and parents that were on location.
This incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Cherry Hill Police Department Investigative Unit at (856) 488-7833. Tips can also be submitted anonymously by emailing tips@cherryhillpolice.com or by clicking on the following link https://local.nixle.com/tip/alert/7196358. Information can also be sent by texting TIP CHERRYHILLPD followed by your message to 888777.
