MaineGeneral in Waterville goes into lockdown Wednesday due to threat
Published: Apr. 28, 2023 at 12:24 PM EDT
WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) - Police say a Waterville man is facing terrorizing charges after threatening a hospital Wednesday night.
Waterville police say 41-year-old John Picurro was arrested on Thursday.
MaineGeneral officials say they were notified Wednesday by Waterville police that a credible threat had been made to the facility.
The Thayer Center was placed in lockdown and security was added to the Alfond Center for Health entrances.
There was also a police presence on the campus.
Police say Picurro is out on bail.
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