A handwritten message scrawled on the wall of a student bathroom at American Canyon High School set off a full-on bomb scare on Wednesday, prompting a sweep of the campus by explosive experts and K-9 teams and a promise of increased police presence while investigators dig into who wrote it. Authorities say they still do not know when the message went up, and the case remains very much active.
What the police say was written
According to the American Canyon Police Department, the message on the bathroom wall read, "I’m finna bomb TS school on Friday, FR." Officers said they treated the note as a threat, indicating a possible bombing. Investigators have not determined when the message was written, and that uncertainty is one reason the threat is being taken so seriously.
County teams joined the response
According to the City of American Canyon, the local police department is staffed under contract by the Napa County Sheriff's Office and regularly taps county investigators and specialty units for backup. That setup allowed American Canyon officers to bring in county explosive ordnance and K-9 resources to bolster the school response when the bathroom threat surfaced.
Campus sweep and family updates
Officials said county explosive ordnance disposal personnel carried out a full sweep of the American Canyon High School campus, while explosive detection dogs from the Napa County and Solano County sheriff's offices worked through buildings and outdoor areas. Authorities said they plan to keep an increased law enforcement presence on campus as detectives pursue leads. Parents and community members were urged to rely on official school and police channels for updates, including the campus website at American Canyon High School.
How to report tips
Investigators emphasized that the incident is still under active investigation and asked anyone with information to contact law enforcement. According to the City of American Canyon, non-emergency reporting lines and online reporting options are available for people who want to share tips, and 911 should be used in an emergency.
