A Thomasville man has been charged with a felony after a bomb threat shut down the Davidson County courthouse this morning.
Sheriff Richie Simmons says the threat came in at 8:42 am. He says the courthouse was then evacuated and officers and trained dogs began sweeping the building for devices.
Simmons says 52-year-old Derrick Black has been charged with making a false report concerning a destructive device involving a public building. His next court appearance is scheduled for June.
The case appears to be an isolated incident. Black had civil matters before the court this week, Simmons says.
Monday’s court sessions were postponed. They’ll resume Tuesday.