Bomb Squad called to Crestline Exempted Village Schools

By James Massara

UPDATE: 1:30 p.m.

CRESTLINE – The all clear was given by law enforcement after bomb-sniffing dogs from Cleveland State University, Kent State University and the University of Akron searched the building with their handlers.

No threatening materials were found inside the building.

Crestline High School Principal Keith Strickler spoke with Crawford County Now to recap the entire day’s events.

The original story may be found below.

CRESTLINE – Students have been evacuated from Crestline Exempted Village Schools after a bomb threat was found Wednesday morning.

Crestline High School Principal Keith Strickler said students reported a threat in a bathroom stall written in permanent marker in the high school wing.

The threat found at approximately 9:15 a.m. and said a bomb was in the school.

Students were moved by bus to the administrative building as a result of the threat.

Crestline PD Sgt. Sean Nolen comments on the bomb threat situation at Crestline schools.

The Crestline Police Department and Crawford County Sheriff’s Office performed the initial sweep and the Ashland County Bomb Squad was called for K-9 Services.

Parents were notified of the situation with a message sent from school administration.

Students may be picked up at the administrative building.