Tangipahoa Parish closed courthouse after reports of a suspicious package

UPDATE: The TPSO has cleared the courthouse of any threats.

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AMITE, La. (WGNO) — The Tangipahoa Parish Courthouse in Amite was evacuated Friday after reports of a suspicious package at the facility.

According to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, several agencies responded to the courthouse for the incident, the building was shut down in response to the reports. Responding agencies included the parish Office of Homeland Security, Amite City Police, and Louisiana State Police.

The public is asked to avoid the area as officials assess the situation.