The Saratoga Springs Police Department was contacted by hospital staff at 8 a.m. regarding the claims, according to a March 21 news release.
The hospital evacuated the ED, and patrol division members arrived and apprehended the suspect.
An explosive detection canine team conducted a sweep of the area and determined that Mr. Gardner did not have a bomb.
Mr. Gardner was arrested, taken to the police department, and charged with falsely reporting an incident in the second degree.
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