Sissonville Man Arrested for Hospital Terroristic Threats
Police took 21-year-old Anthony Ryan Smith into custody following threats made against a Charleston hospital.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Terrorism
Authorities arrested Anthony Ryan Smith, 21, for allegedly making terroristic threats against CAMC Women and Children's Hospital in Charleston. The threats were made over the phone, resulting in a temporary lockdown at the medical facility.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the serious security measures hospitals must implement when faced with external threats to ensure the safety of patients and staff. Quick coordination between law enforcement and medical facilities allowed for a prompt response and the subsequent lifting of the lockdown.
Anthony Ryan Smith, 21, has been charged with making terroristic threats and is currently awaiting arraignment before a magistrate. The Kanawha County Sheriff's Office assisted local police in the arrest.
The players
Anthony Ryan Smith
The 21-year-old Sissonville resident was arrested following an investigation into terroristic threats.
Kanawha County Sheriff's Office
This law enforcement agency provided support during the arrest of the suspect.
CAMC Women and Children's Hospital
The hospital is a medical facility in Charleston that was the target of the reported threats.
The details
Police obtained an arrest warrant and apprehended the suspect at his residence in Sissonville. The lockdown at CAMC Women and Children's Hospital has been successfully lifted following the suspect's arrest.
Timeline
October 6, 2026: The suspect allegedly made phone threats toward the hospital.
Legal Context
This arrest follows established legal protocols for responding to public safety threats within the state. It reflects broader efforts by law enforcement agencies to quickly secure critical infrastructure in Charleston during potential crisis situations.
Residents and staff at the medical facility are no longer under lockdown as the suspect is in custody. Normal operations have resumed at the hospital, and there is no active threat to the Charleston community.
The takeaway
Public facilities like hospitals maintain strict emergency procedures to protect the safety of the community during unexpected security incidents. Always follow the instructions of local authorities when an emergency lockdown or security advisory is active in your area.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest developments in local security through the Terrorism section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WOWK 13 Huntington.
