Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published March 4, 2024 8:58 A.M.

(Beaver Falls, Pa) The City of Beaver Falls Police Department have released details regarding an investigation that took place on Saturday. In a press release issued by Police Chief David Johnson, the department says they received reports of an individual who was known by police threating to commit “suicide by cop” around 1:43pm. Officers responded to the residence of the individual but did not locate them.

Beaver County ESU was brought in due the risk of the individual being a danger to themselves and responding officers. Investigators were able to determine the subject was at CC’s Catch 22 Bar on 4th Avenue and took the suspect into custody without further incident.

During the investigation, information was revealed that there were possibly explosives located in a residence connected to the suspect. A search warrant was obtained and the Alegheny County Bomb Squad was called in to assist. Ultimately, no explosives were found.

Residents in the area were notified via Swift 911 alerts to warn of police activity in the area.

The release states no further information is available on this incident.