FBI searches home of LA deputy mayor over allegations he made city hall bomb threat

The FBI on Tuesday searched the home of a Los Angeles deputy mayor, amid an investigation into allegations that he made bomb threats against city hall earlier this year.

Agents searched the home of LA Deputy Mayor of Public Safety Brian Williams, for evidence of a connection to the bomb threats, who the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) claimed was the "likely" source of the threats. 

Williams, who helps oversee the local police and fire department while managing public safety for the area, has been placed on administrative leave pending the investigation.

“Earlier this year the LAPD responded to a bomb threat made against Los Angeles City Hall,” LAPD told the Los Angeles Times. “Our initial investigation revealed that the source of the threat was likely from Brian Williams, Deputy Mayor for Public Safety. Due to the Department’s working relationship with Mr. Williams, the investigation was referred to the FBI. The FBI remains the investigating agency.”

A spokesperson for Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said the mayor has been notified of the search.

“The Mayor takes this matter very seriously,” spokesperson Zach Seidl told the LA Times. “When the threat was reported, LAPD investigated and determined there was no immediate danger. Following additional investigation, LAPD referred this matter to the FBI for further investigation.”

Williams, who has only worked in the mayor's office for two years, has not been arrested or charged in the case so far, per CBS News.

Misty Severi is an evening news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.