Bomb Threat at Lakewood Church Results in Arrest
HOUSTON, TX – A man was taken into custody on felony charges on Christmas Eve after threatening to detonate a bomb at Lakewood Church. Houston Police Department (HPD) officers responded to the church around 7 p.m. following a call from a man who threatened to “blow up the church” with a device containing Sarin nerve gas.
Authorities quickly identified the suspect by linking him to a previous call made earlier that day. The nature of the first call remains unclear. Upon arrival, officers briefed Lakewood Church security, and the suspect was apprehended shortly thereafter. A bomb squad and Houston Fire Department hazmat team examined several duffel bags the suspect had brought, but no explosive devices were found.
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office accepted third-degree felony charges against the suspect. This incident follows a shooting at Lakewood Church less than a year ago that left two people injured.
About the Author:
Michael Horton is a Digital Content Producer for KPRC 2 in Houston. A Kingwood native, Michael joined the KPRC 2 team in Spring 2024. He holds a B.A. from Texas A&M University (2022) and an M.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2023).
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