According to Tulare County sheriff's officials, the teen called the courthouse twice claiming there was a bomb inside. The building was evacuated, and authorities found no explosive devices.
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Detectives tracked down the cell phone used to make the threat to a home in Pixley where they arrested a 15-year-old boy for making terrorist threats and a false report of emergency.
Deputies also arrested Gustavo Arellano Arevalo for obstructing and delaying peace officers.
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The courthouse was closed for the remainder of Wednesday but will reopen Thursday morning.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Tulare County Sheriff's Office at 1-800-808-0488.