Albany man arrested for movie-theater bomb threat

Thursday, October 25, 2007 - 00:00



GUILDERLAND — Police, firefighters, and trained dogs searched Regal Cinemas at Crossgates Mall for a bomb last Thursday, ending in the arrest of a 39-year-old Albany man. No bombs were found.

David L. McBride, of 81 North Allen St., was arrested by Guilderland Police and charged with falsely reporting an incident, disorderly conduct, and driving while intoxicated, according to a release from police.

McBride made two bomb threats between 7 and 7:30 p.m. saying that a bomb would go off inside of the theaters, police say. The threats were made to a customer-service agent at the mall.

During the investigation, the cinema and the west end of Crossgates Mall were evacuated as a precaution and a complete search of the cinemas was conducted.

McBride was arraigned in Guilderland Town Court.

The Albany Police and New York State Police K-9 units assisted as did Crossgates Mall Security, Regal Cinemas, Westmere Fire Department, and Guilderland Emergency Medical Services.

— Jarrett Carroll

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