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63-year-old man arrested after bomb threat at Norfolk polling station

Posted at 5:57 PM, Nov 03, 2020
and last updated 2020-11-04 14:33:59-05

NORFOLK, Va - A 63-year-old man was arrested on Election Day after threats of bombing a polling station was reported.

According to officials, Norfolk Fire-Rescue’s Office of the Fire Marshal responded to 1122 W. Princess Anne Rd at Taylor Elementary School for a disturbance with the polling station on Tuesday.

Officers say they then arrested 63-year-old Joseph Francis Carosi with the “threat to bomb the polling station.”

Police say the man is currently being held at Norfolk City Jail and is set to meet with a judge Wednesday.

No further details have been released.