WILMINGTON — A man has been arrested for calling in a false bomb threat to Cape Fear Community College according to the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office.
Basem Isa Darwish, 29, described as a “white male,” by the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office (NHCSO), was charged with false report of mass violence on an educational property.
“Shortly after 9 p.m. [Wednesday], New Hanover County 911 telecommunications received a 911 text stating that there was a bomb in building ‘U.’ Deputies along with Cape Fear Community College Security personnel immediately evacuated the building. Once the building was clear of all students and faculty, Deputies began their search of the building. Deputies found no suspicious devices after several searches of the building were completed,” according to NHCSO Spokesman Jerry Brewer.
Darwish is in currently in the New Hanover County Detention Facility, held on a $5,000 secured bond.
