Connecticut congressional delegation's homes threatened on Thanksgiving
No evidence of a bomb was found at either home.
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Several Connecticut congresspeople say their homes were targeted on Thanksgiving.
A spokesperson for Rep. Joe Courtney said his home was targeted with a bomb threat while he and his family were at their Vernon home celebrating.
The Vernon police chief, along with United States Capitol Police and the bomb squad, responded.
No evidence was found of a bomb on the Courtney's property, the spokesperson said.
In a statement, the Courtneys said, "Joe and Audrey extend their utmost gratitude to the law enforcement officers, whose response should signal to perpetrators that these types of threats will not be tolerated."
Rep. Jahana Hayes also said her home was targeted.
In a statement, Hayes said she was notified at 7:47 a.m. by the Wolcott police chief that they had received an email stating a pipe bomb had been placed in her mailbox.
State police, U.S. Capitol Police, and the Sergeant at Arms were notified.
No bomb or explosive materials were found, and the scene was cleared, according to Hayes.
In her statement, Hayes said the investigation was ongoing and she wanted to "thank law enforcement for their swift attention to this matter. Their actions demonstrate there is no place in our country for political violence."
Rep. Jim Himes also said his home was targeted.
Himes said he was notified of a bomb threat to his Greenwich home, where he and his family were.
Greenwich and Stamford police departments responded, along with U.S. Capitol Police, but they did not find any evidence of a bomb.
Similar to his colleagues, Himes said he was grateful for law enforcement and said there is no place for political violence.
Rep. John Larson's East Hartford home was also threatened Thursday morning.
Larson said police determined there was not a bomb at his property, and his family is safe.
Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro released a statement saying:
This afternoon, I received a bomb threat similar to my colleagues in the Connecticut congressional delegation. The New Haven Police Department’s bomb squad has responded and determined no bomb was present at our home. I am thankful for their swift response and relieved no one was harmed.
I am grateful for local, state, and federal law enforcements efforts to keep me, my colleagues, and our community safe today.
