UPDATE 12/31/20 10:30 p.m.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ)- Lexington Police say no explosives were found in a rv parked downtown that led to evacuations downtown during New Year’s eve celebrations Thursday night.
Police say around 7:40 p.m. Thursday, an officer noticed a RV parked downtown near Belle’s Cocktail House.
The RV sparked some suspicion because it’s what was used in a Nashville, Tennessee Christmas bombing just a week ago.
Lexington Police say an explosives detection canine was brought to the rv and it “alerted” to the vehicle.
Officers evacuated people and the department’s Hazardous Devices Unit responded.
Officers say they got in touch with the RV’s driver and no explosives were found.
Police cleared the scene around 10:15 p.m.
10:25 UPDATE
Around 7:40 pm Thursday, an officer noticed a large RV parked in a downtown parking lot. Given the circumstances, an explosives detection canine was brought in, and it “alerted” to the vehicle. pic.twitter.com/OUnp8wxHj6
— Lexington Police (@lexkypolice) January 1, 2021
Public safety is one of my top priorities, and the events downtown tonight remind us just how important it is. In our City, a well trained, diligent police force protects us. Thanks to our officers.
— Mayor Linda Gorton (@MayorGorton) January 1, 2021
ORIGINAL STORY 12/31/20 8:30 p.m.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ)- Lexington Police are asking people to avoid part of downtown on New Year’s eve night and not because of celebrations.
Police say they’re “working an incident” near Short Street and Market Street.
According to Lexington Traffic Management, most intersecting downtown streets seem to be closed.
ABC 36 has a crew downtown and will provide updates as they come in.
🚨 SAFETY ALERT 🚨
8:30pm – Lexington Police is working an incident in the area of Short Street and Market. Pedestrians and motorists are asked to avoid the area.
We will post updates when more information is available.
— Lexington Police (@lexkypolice) January 1, 2021
Various streets downtown are shutdown due to a Police incident.
Main St appears to be shutdown between MLK and Broadway, and all intersecting streets are also shutdown.
Limestone is shutdown between Vine and Church St. pic.twitter.com/8A35jBPG0P— lexwrecks (@lexwrecks) January 1, 2021