FARGO, N.D. (CASS COUNTY S.O.) Around 9:30 p.m. Saturday, December 17th, the Red River Regional Dispatch Center received an anonymous tip from an individual advising of a bomb threat to the Cass County Jail.  A security perimeter was immediately established and the facility went into lock down mode.  With the assistance of the Red River Regional Drone Team, as well as the Fargo Police Department (EOD) bomb dog, a safety sweep was conducted in and around the facility, and no items of concern were located.

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office continues to work through the specifics of this incident as this investigation moves forward, no further information is being released at this time.  If you have a family member or friend currently incarcerated, rest assured the Cass County Sheriff’s Office will continue to do everything within its power to ensure their safety.  If anyone has information related to the bomb threat, our office is encouraging you to contact us at (701) 241-5800.