Bucks County Criminal Justice Center evacuated Wednesday afternoon due to suspicous package, no credible threat found [UPDATE]

Update, 6 p.m.: According to Bucks County District Attorney's Office, the center was deemed safe and reopened shortly after 2 p.m. following a temporary evacuation.

"Following a thorough review, and an investigation by Bucks County detectives, authorities determined that there was no credible threat," said Manuel Gamiz Jr., county communications director. 

Original story below:

The Bucks County Criminal Justice Center in Doylestown Borough has been evacuated Wednesday afternoon due to a reported HAZMAT situation.

First Source News reported that a suspicious powder in an envelope was allegedly found in the Justice Department section of the administrative offices. Doylestown Fire Co. No. 1 on Facebook confirmed the investigation of a suspicious package.

Central Bucks Regional Police are on scene, along with Doylestown Borough Fire Marshal's Office, Doylestown Fire Co. No. 1 and Bucks County Hazardous Materials Response.

    By James Short   

    By James Short