Treasury Building, Hotel Evacuated Due To ‘Suspicious Package’

A bomb threat prompted an evacuation in Washington, D.C.

The U.S. Treasury building and the Hotel Washington were evacuated Thursday morning after authorities responded to a report of a suspicious package near the White House, officials confirmed.

The Secret Service told DC News Now that the call came in around 9:45 a.m., and officers responded to the 15th Street near Pennsylvania Avenue NW.

The Metropolitan Police Department’s Explosive Ordinance Disposal Team was also called to the scene and eventually determined that the area was safe.

This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.

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Nancy Butler

Nancy grew up in the South where her passion for politics first began. After getting her BA in journalism from Ole Miss she became an arts and culture writer for Athens Magazine where she enjoyed reporting on the eclectic music and art scene in Athens, GA.

However, her desire to report on issues and policies impacting everyday Americans won out and she packed her bags for Washington, DC. Now, she splits her time between the Nation’s Capital and Philadelphia where she covers the fast-paced environment of politics, business, and news.
In her off time, you can find Nancy exploring museums or enjoying brunch with friends.

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