HOUGHTON LAKE — A bomb threat reported through an FBI tip line led to the evacuation and search of a Walmart in Houghton Lake on Thursday morning. Authorities declared the scene safe and reopened the area after several hours of investigation found no credible threat.
Roscommon County Central Dispatch received the report at approximately 11:19 a.m. on March 12, 2026. Officers from the Denton Township Police Department, Roscommon County Sheriff’s Office and Michigan State Police responded to the scene to secure the building and manage the emergency response.
Law enforcement and emergency responders ordered an evacuation of the building while a search was conducted. Personnel from the Denton Township Fire Department and Roscommon Township Fire Department assisted in securing the area surrounding the retail location.
The Michigan State Police deployed explosives detection canines to perform a comprehensive sweep of the store. Following the search, officials confirmed that no device or credible threat was located inside or around the facility.
During the police response, local schools were placed into “Secure Mode” as a precautionary measure. Authorities did not report any injuries or further incidents related to the threat.