A suspect is in custody in Tennessee after a bomb threat at Flagler Hospital in St. Johns County.
Deputies began investigating Tuesday after the threat was called into the hospital.
A hospital spokesperson said patients were still being admitted to the emergency room as deputies did a full sweep of the building.
St. Johns County Sheriff's Office said someone was arrested in Tennessee and will face charges in connection with the bomb threat.
Flagler Hospital thanked St. Johns County Sheriff's Office on Facebook for its thorough investigation.
BREAKING: Bomb Scare at Flagler Hospital confirmed by @SJSOPIO "Doesn't appear to be credible." "Non-Essential workers evacuated as precaution." ER patients are allowed in. Viewer tells me K9 officers on scene. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/BiZ6ejCdzw
— Paige Kelton (@PaigeANjax) April 17, 2018
Flagler Hospital has returned to normal operations. The St. Johns County Sheriff’s office has confirmed that the bomb...
Posted by Flagler Hospital St. Augustine on Tuesday, April 17, 2018
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