The Henry County Sheriff’s Office responded to a bomb threat at the Dollar General store, located at 2662 Greensboro Road, around 8 p.m. on Sunday. February 9. Following an investigation, authorities identified and arrested Roger Phillip Amos Jr., 52, in connection with the threat.
Law enforcement secured the area, completed a search of the area with an explosive K-9, and no explosive devices were found. The situation was deemed safe, and the store has since resumed normal operations.
Amos was taken into custody without incident a short distance away, at 2034 Rives Road. He is currently being held at the Henry County Adult Detention Center on a $4,500 secured bond, charged with threats to bomb.
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate a bomb threat reported at the same address on Friday, February 7, at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Authorities take all threats seriously and remain committed to ensuring public safety. Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Office at (276) 638-8751 or Crimestoppers at 276-63-CRIME (276-632-7463).
