July 13, 2010

Bomb threat interrupts Kobach rally


Overland Park police responded tonight to a possible bomb threat at the Ritz Charles, where Kris Kobach and Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio are holding a controversial immigration rally.

Police asked Overland Park fire officials be on standby around 7:30 p.m. in regard to a bomb threat, fire department spokesman Jason Rhodes said. They had not been called to assist, however, and would not be unless hazardous materials were involved, he said.

Multiple police crews were already stationed at the Ritz Charles for the 7 to 9 p.m. event due because they anticipated large crowds at Kobach’s “Illegal Means Illegalâ€