CANAL WINCHESTER, OH – On October 7, 2024, the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office responded to a bomb threat reported at T.S. Trim, located at 6380 Canal Street, Canal Winchester, around 6:45 a.m.
The Patrol Bureau, alongside the Madison Township Fire Department and Columbus Division of Fire, quickly arrived at the scene to conduct a thorough search of the facility. Fortunately, no explosive device was found during the investigation.
Following the incident, the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Bureau launched a criminal inquiry that resulted in the arrest of a Columbus resident. Steven Gavorcik, 57, has been charged with inducing panic and making terroristic threats. He has since been transported to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff Lape expressed gratitude to the Madison Township Fire Department and Columbus Division of Fire for their prompt assistance during the emergency response.
