The Westerville News

The Westerville News

Man Charged After Reported Gun Threat Triggers Evacuation at Westerville Meijer

Jan 20, 2026
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Update with information from police report release

A Westerville man is facing a felony charge after police say his actions caused panic and forced the evacuation of a Meijer store on Sunday afternoon.

According to a police report from the Westerville Division of Police, officers were dispatched to the Meijer at 100 Polaris Parkway around 1:54 p.m. on Jan…

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