Pasco Deputies Remove Suspicious Device In New Port Richey, Roads Reopened

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Pasco Deputies Remove Suspicious Device In New Port Richey, Roads Reopened

Police Lights: TFP File Photo NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. – The Pasco Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a suspicious device around 10:30 a.m. in

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Police Lights: TFP File Photo
Police Lights: TFP File Photo

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. – The Pasco Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a suspicious device around 10:30 a.m. in the area of Bradshaw Dr. in New Port Richey.

As a precautionary measure, both Runnel Dr. and Bradshaw Dr. were closed to traffic.

“PSO deputies located & removed the suspicious device. A thorough search of the area didn’t reveal any additional suspicious devices,” said Pasco Sheriff’s Office.

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Residents were advised to avoid the area until the investigation and the scene were safe.

The area is secured & there is no known public safety threat. Runnel Dr. & Bradshaw Dr. are now open.

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