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Suspect arrested, accused of placing 'simulated explosive device' at Stockbridge Bank of America

Police arrested a 48-year-old man for threats and acts for the alleged crime.

STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. — Editor's note: The video in this story is from a previous report.

A man is now behind bars, accused of placing a simulated explosive device at a bank in Stockbridge last week. 

Police arrested the 48-year-old man for threats and acts for the alleged crime. 

On Oct. 9, Stockbridge Police investigated a suspicious package outside the Bank of America on North Henry Boulevard. Officers called a bomb squad to the scene, who controlled the detonation of the package.

Police said although the item was made to look like an explosive device, further investigation showed it was not functional.

Fortunately, no one was injured as a result of the incident. 

Investigators said they do believe the act was an isolated and intentional event. 

Credit: Stockbridge Police

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