Full Notification

Bomb Threat

On 12/26/23 at approximately 4:53pm, Janesville Police and Fire responded to a disorderly conduct/possible bomb threat occurring at 2421 Humes Rd, Blain’s Farm and Fleet.  The first officers on scene immediately identified and took a subject into custody.  Officers located a suspicious backpack in the store belonging to the same subject.  The store and parking lot were evacuated with cooperation from Farm and Fleet management team.  The backpack was removed from the store by the Dane County Bomb Squad.  The backpack did not contain any bomb making materials or explosives.  At this time charges are being referred to the Rock County District Attorney’s Office.  An estimated loss of revenue from the threat has not been determined at this time.
 
 

Incident Number: JV2362184

Location: 2421 Humes Rd, Blain’s Farm and Fleet

By: Sgt. Severson

Date: 12/27/23

Pursuant to the directive of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, as found in Supreme Court Rule 20:3:6 Trial Publicity, you are advised that a charge is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.