Dukes County

Phone call threat on Nantucket prompts large police presence

Phone call threat on Nantucket prompts large police presence

Law enforcement officers swarmed downtown Nantucket after a reported threat on Tuesday night.

Nantucket Police received a phone call threat for the area of 16 Main Street just before 7:30 p.m., according to State Police.

Officers cleared the area of pedestrians and other non-essential personnel.

State Police are assisting local authorities.

No further information was immediately available.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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