An Amazon employee is accused of calling in a bomb threat and prompting the evacuation of the Amazon Fulfillment Center in North Haven earlier this month.
North Haven police said a bomb threat was called into dispatchers on Sunday, July 14, around 11 p.m.
Investigators said the caller indicated that a bomb was placed in the North Haven Amazon Fulfillment Center.
Officers coordinated with firefighters and Amazon security to evacuate the building.
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Members of the Regional Bomb Squad and specialized explosive detection K9s searched the scene. It was later determined to be clear.
During the investigation, police said they determined a 32-year-old Amazon employee from Bridgeport called in the bomb threat from near the facility.
He was arrested by warrant on Monday and is facing charges including misuse of emergency 911-false alarm, false incident report and breach of peace.
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The man was held on a $25,000 bond and was arraigned on Monday.
