A bomb threat that prompted an urgent response from law enforcement at Vista Colorado Elementary in Needles, California, turned out to be a hoax, authorities said. According to the SBSD Colorado River Sheriffs Department, the incident occurred on Thursday, September 26, around 11:52 a.m. when an unidentified caller reported a bomb on campus.
Deputies and detectives from the Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department quickly arrived on the scene to begin to investigate the potential threat immediately. They initiated a comprehensive search of the school premises. Despite the serious nature of the call, officials found no evidence of any explosive devices, and the school was declared safe following the search. "Deputies determined the call was a hoax and neither the students nor the school were in any danger," as stated by the SBSD Colorado River Sheriffs Department.
In a move to root out the source of the fear, the authorities are calling for anyone with information to come forward. Deputy E. Olmos is leading the inquiry, and individuals with any knowledge about the incident are encouraged to contact the Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department at (760) 326-9200. Those who prefer anonymity may "call the We Tip Hotline at (800) 78-CRIME or may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com," the sheriff's office has advised. Updates on the case are available by following the Colorado River Station on social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram at @SBCSDColoradoRiverStation and Twitter at @CORiverStation.
