Police Say Reported Threat at Jewish Congregation of Venice Was a 'Hoax'

Cops: Threatening calls to local houses of worship were hoaxes

VENICE — Threats to two Venice houses of worship Tuesday were hoaxes, according to the Venice Police Department.

Jewish Congregation of Venice threats deemed a hoax: Police

Venice police, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office and Venice Fire Rescue went to the synagogue after it received phone calls threatening to “kill everyone.”

Threat at Jewish Congregation of Venice deemed a hoax, police say

Update 1:39 p.m.The Venice Police Department has determined this is a hoax, or "swatting."Police said possible calls might have been made to other places of worship in the surrounding area."Venice Police has been on high alert as Yom Kippur begins tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 1, and authorities have seen increased threatening activities throughout the United States," police said on Facebook. "VPD is coordinating with JCV's security team and continu…

Police say reported threat at Jewish Congregation of Venice was a 'hoax'

Authorities in Sarasota County responded to a reported threat at the Jewish Congregation of Venice involving a phone call threatening to "kill everyone."

Venice Police investigating threatening phone calls to the Jewish Center   - The Suncoast News & Scoop

Venice Police investigating threatening phone calls to the Jewish Center Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC     VPD   1:30 PM UPDATE: Responding law enforcement agencies have cleared the scene at the Jewish Congregation of Venice. The threatening calls were determined to be a hoax, or "swatting," and the Venice Police Department is aware that possible calls…

Threat at Jewish Congregation of Venice deemed 'swatting' hoax: Police

The Venice Police Department (VPD) said the threat to the Jewish Congregation of Venice was determined to be a hoax.According to ABC, a rash of swatting and bomb scares is sweeping the nation on Tuesday, according to a law enforcement source briefed on the situation. The hoaxes are targeting schools, colleges, and Jewish institutions. Many of the calls include the sound of gunfire.WATCH: Threat at Jewish Congregation of Venice deemed 'swatting' …