A Greenfield man is facing charges after allegedly sending threats to Hancock Regional Hospital staff last Thursday. The incident prompted an investigation by local law enforcement, which led to the arrest of 40-year-old Kevin McNamara, a resident of Hancock County.
Hospital employees reached out to the Greenfield Police Department around 10:55 a.m. upon receiving electronic threats that included the mention of a firearm, targeting hospital personnel. The police, responding to the hospital staff's call for help, quickly identified McNamara as the primary suspect FOX59 reported. McNamara allegedly made the threats from, his home in Hancock County.
According to WISHTV, McNamara was taken into custody and is currently being held at Hancock County Jail. The preliminary charges against him include intimidation.
In a related announcement, WRTV reported that McNamara's arrest proceeded without incident. Details on the exact nature of the threats or the motive behind them have not been publicly disclosed, Greenfield Police said the situation has been contained and that there were no physical injuries reported resulting from the threats.
