Treasury Department and Nearby Hotel Evacuated After Suspicious Package Found Near White House

Washington, D.C. – April 3, 2025 – A suspicious package discovered near the U.S. Treasury Department building prompted a swift evacuation of the facility and a nearby hotel on Thursday morning, raising security concerns just blocks from the White House. The incident, unfolding around 9:00 AM MST, led to a significant law enforcement response, including the deployment of a bomb squad and Secret Service personnel.

According to reports from The Mirror US, the suspicious package was located near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, approximately 500 meters from the White House. “Secret Service and D.C. police are investigating a possible explosive device,” the outlet noted, adding that images circulating online showed a major police presence, with streets around the Treasury Department completely shut down (The Mirror US, 2025-04-03). Authorities were seen arriving with specialized equipment, including a bomb suit, to assess the potential threat.

The evacuation extended beyond the Treasury Department to the historic Hay-Adams hotel, located across from Lafayette Square, as a precautionary measure. A similar incident in May 2023 saw the hotel evacuated after a truck crash near the White House raised suspicions, though that package was later deemed safe (The Washington Post, 2023-05-22). As of 10:24 AM MST, no official determination has been made about the nature of the current package, and authorities have not reported any injuries.

The U.S. Secret Service and D.C. Metropolitan Police have yet to release an official statement on the incident, leaving the public awaiting further updates. “There are no reports of injuries, and authorities have yet to comment on the incident,” The Mirror US reported, emphasizing that the situation remains a developing story (The Mirror US, 2025-04-03).

This event marks the latest in a series of security scares near the White House, a heavily guarded area that has seen periodic evacuations in recent years. In July 2023, the White House grounds were evacuated after the discovery of an unknown item, later identified as non-threatening (Fox News, 2023-07-02). Today’s incident underscores the heightened vigilance in the nation’s capital, particularly in proximity to key government buildings.

As the investigation continues, officials have cordoned off the affected area, and traffic disruptions are expected to persist. The public is urged to avoid the vicinity of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue until the all-clear is given. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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Sources: 

• The Mirror US. (2025-04-03). "Bomb squad swoop after suspicious package found near Treasury Department in Washington D.C."  

• The Washington Post. (2023-05-22). "Suspicious package investigated near White House, officials say."  

• Fox News. (2023-07-02). "White House grounds evacuated after Secret Service discovers 'unknown item'."