Man who allegedly called in bomb threats at Providence temple held after arraignment

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A Pawtucket man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly calling in bomb threats at Temple Beth El in Providence.

Vincent Johnson, 65, appeared in Providence District Court on Thursday for his arraignment on charges of a bomb threat, false reporting, and disorderly conduct.

Vincent Johnson, accused of calling in a threat at a temple, appears in Providence District Court, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. (WLNE)

The threat came in the wake of the current tension between Israel and Palestine.

Many local religious communities have been coming together in solidarity.

The Jewish Association of Greater Rhode Island recently held a community prayer vigil and started an emergency fund to provide relief for Israel.

The judge decided Johnson will be held on a $10,000 bail.

Johnson was also accused of not showing up to court over a dozen times, to unrelated cases.

Johnson has a pre-trial arraignment set for Jan. 25, 2024.