Business at the Santee Sheriff's Station came to an abrupt halt Friday when a suspicious package turned up on the station grounds, prompting an evacuation and a visit from the county's bomb experts, according to law enforcement. Deputies shut down the station parking lot while the Bomb/Arson Unit checked out the item. Authorities later declared the package safe and stressed there was no known threat to the wider community as they worked to secure the scene.
What officials released
According to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office, deputies evacuated the Santee Sheriff's Station after a suspicious package was left at the facility and the Bomb/Arson Unit responded. The post states that the specialized team rendered the package safe and that the station parking lot was closed to all traffic while deputies finished clearing the area.
If you live in Santee, be aware of increased law enforcement activity in your area.
— San Diego Sheriff (@SDSheriff) March 27, 2026
The San Diego County Sheriff's Office is aware of the incident involving a suspicious package left at the Santee Sheriff's Station. The Sheriff's Station was evacuated. Our Bomb/Arson Unit… pic.twitter.com/lvdJmG1Nup
Where it happened
The incident unfolded at the Santee Sheriff's Station, listed at 8811 Cuyamaca Street in Santee in the county's facility records. The San Diego County Sheriff's facility directory also provides the station's business phone number for non-emergency questions.
What residents should know
The sheriff's social media post, published today, emphasized that there were no known threats to the community but urged people to stay away from the area while deputies handled the situation. Anyone with information about the incident or who noticed suspicious activity near the station is asked to contact the Santee Sheriff's Station at the number listed in the county directory, or call 9-1-1 in an emergency.
