bomb threat

East County News Service

File photo by Miriam Raftery

December 10, 2024 (Valley Center) — A bomb threat from an anonymous caller yesterday morning prompted a safety sweep at Harrah’s Resort Southern California on the Rincon tribe’s reservation in Valley Center. Resort staff found a backpack in an unauthorized area.

After clearing that portion of the facility,  a joint incident command was established with the Valley Center Sheriff's Substation, Rincon Fire Department, Rincon Gaming Commission, Rincon Tribe, Harrah's Security personnel, Sheriff's Bomb/Arson Unit and Sheriff's Explosives Detection K-9s.

“The backpack was eventually checked but did not contain anything suspicious,” says Sergeant Brendan Cook with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Valley Center substation.

Sheriff's Explosive Detection K-9s checked the rest of the resort to ensure the safety of guests. The resort was not evacuated. No additional suspicious items were locatedand no injuries were reported during the incident.

If you have any information related to this incident, call the San Diego County Sheriff's Office non-emergency line at (858) 868-3200.