DATE/TIME: Friday, May 20, 2022 / 11:03 a.m.
INCIDENT: Possession of a Destructive Device
LOCATION: Terrace Hills Middle School, 22579 De Berry Street, Grand Terrace
SUSPECT(S): 14-year-old Male Juvenile
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY: Deputies responded to Terrace Hills Middle School for a loud explosion that created excessive smoke on the school grounds. Deputies ensured the safety of all students and staff at the school, and quickly located the area where the explosion occurred.
Additional resources responded including personnel from the San Bernardino County Fire Department, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Bomb and Arson Division, the State Fire Marshall's Office, and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Bomb K9 Team.
The fire department treated and released two students at the scene for minor injuries. The incident was deemed an isolated incident by investigators and there was no property damage at the school. The investigation led to the arrest of a 14-year-old male juvenile student. The male was later booked at Central Juvenile Hall.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Central Station at (909) 387-3545. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com
Refer: Deputy B. Ortiz / Sergeant Mike Mason
Station: Central Station / Grand Terrace
Phone No. 909-387-3545
Case No. 122200479
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
