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Auburn man allegedly threatens to blow up hospital, police station

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AUBURN, NY (607NewsNow) – An Auburn man is accused of making violent threats.

On September 16, police say 51-year-old James Brooks threatened to blow up Auburn Community Hospital and the Auburn Police Station. Brooks allegedly also threatened staff and officers. He was taken into custody without incident.

Brooks faces two felony counts of making a terroristic threat.

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