YOUNGSTOWN – The Jewish Community Center of Youngstown received an emailed a possible bomb threat over the weekend, similar to other emails sent to more than 50 Jewish community centers and Jewish institutions across North America.

A statement from Rick Marlin, Youngstown Area Jewish Federation president, and Andrew Lipkin, Youngstown Area Jewish Federation executive vice-president, released today says law enforcement has determined the threats were not credible and that “our JCC members, guests and community were not at any point in danger.”

“Upon discovering receipt of this email, our campus security director immediately alerted local law enforcement, the FBI, and the Secure Community Network, the national non-profit organization exclusively dedicated to homeland security initiatives on behalf of the American Jewish community,” the statement says.

“Following an investigation, law enforcement agencies locally and nationally determined that the email threats were not credible.”

It adds, “As always, our first priority is the safety and security of any person who comes to our campus and participates in our programming. Having faced similar threats in the past, we have developed and implemented detailed protocols to respond to such scenarios.