Advisory:   100 Block of East Federal will be blocked by barricades and police officers will be posted to strictly regulate and monitor activity due to recent gunfire incidents in the past 48 hours. Times of this effort will vary and will not be publicly announced in addition to other enforcement efforts.  Residents will not have restricted travel or parking, but police officers will inquire and closely monitor activities.  Please note that innocent civilians had their vehicles and homes damaged by gunfire and police officers were met last evening with active gunfire, along with one person being struck. This was the second gunfire incident in the past 48 hours on the 100 Block of East Federal Street. A formal News Release will be posted shortly.   Due the seriousness of this incident, the City of Burlington Police Department will be acting swiftly to mitigate concerns. We have also spoke to involved homeowners, involved persons, Council Members, and Mayor Conaway to plan a coordinated effort. An official News Release will be sent out shortly.  It is [...]

NEWS RELEASE September 27, 2021 BCPD Investigating Potential Bomb Threat The City of Burlington Police Department is investigating a potential bomb threat at the Amazon Warehouse, located at 1101 East Pearl Street, Burlington City. At approximately 6:42 a.m. this date, Central Communications received a 9-1-1 call reporting a potential bomb threat at the Amazon Warehouse. Officers from the City of Burlington Police Department, as well as several other agencies are on location at this time. All employees have been evacuated and this investigation is ongoing. Further information will be provided as it becomes available.