GREEN BAY (NBC 26) — A 27-year-old Green Bay man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly making threatening statements about shooting up a bank, prompting a SWAT team response and precautionary school lockdowns.
Green Bay police officers were dispatched at approximately 10 a.m. to a residence in the 1300 block of Western Avenue to contact the suspect, who police said made a phone call threatening to "shoot up" a nearby bank.
Due to the nature of the threats, the Green Bay Police Department's Special Weapons and Tactics Team and Crisis Negotiation Team were called to assist patrol officers with the arrest.
The suspect was taken into custody without incident at approximately 1 p.m. and transported to the Brown County Jail.
As a precautionary safety measure, two nearby schools were notified to secure their buildings during the arrest operation.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police said no additional information is planned for release at this time. Charges will be referred to the Brown County District Attorney's Office.
Public asked for information
Anyone with information related to the case is encouraged to call Green Bay Police at (920) 448-3200 and reference case #25-261374.
Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (920) 432-STOP (7867), submit a tip online at www.432stop.com, or use the "P3 Tips" app.
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