MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Southaven Police Department said Goodman Rd. has reopened after a suspicious package was found Thursday morning.
SPD said the package was called in about 11:22 a.m. April 27, 2023, in the area of Goodman Rd. and Snowden Ln. They said the package was located, and the area was secured and evacuated.
SPD said just after 2 p.m. that the area was secure and the package removed. They said it is not a threat to any citizens.
Drivers were asked to avoid parts of Southaven and Olive Branch, where there was an increased police presence along Goodman Rd. The FBI and the Shelby County Bomb Squad were also called in to help with the investigation. DeSoto County officials told ABC24 that SPD also asked its Emergency Services to assist with a drone.
Olive Branch Police also closed the area at Highway 302 (Goodman Rd.) and Malone Rd., which is just down the street, during the investigation. It has also reopened.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call Southaven Police.
