Fillmore High School Bomb Threat
The Fillmore Police Department responded to Fillmore High School and conducted a search in response to a bomb threat.
On 6/6/22, at about 9:30 AM, Fillmore High School received a bomb threat to the school’s campus. The high school’s staff immediately notified the School Resource Officers (SRO), who were at the school and were able to coordinate a comprehensive response to the threat.
Students were placed in a precautionary lock down by school officials while additional responding deputies conducted an extensive search of the high school’s campus. The search teams found no evidence of bombs or suspicious items. The teams determined the school was safe and students were allowed to resume daily activities.
The Fillmore School District worked closely with Fillmore Police Department to provide support and safety for the students and facility during this incident.
The SRO’s close partnership with the high school and the school district staff allowed for the prompt response of patrol units and school support resources for the safety and care of the students. The Fillmore Police Department takes pride its relationship with the Fillmore School District and its schools which led to an efficient and coordinated effort during this incident.
The investigation into the treats is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding the threats is encouraged to call the Fillmore Police Department or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at the below listed numbers.
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| Prepared by: |
Detective Sergeant Will Hollowell |
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| News Release Date: |
06/07/2022 |
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| Media Follow-Up Contact: |
Fillmore Police Department
Deputy Jonathan Schnereger
(805) 524-2233
Fillmore School District
Fillmore Superintendent Christine Schieferle
(805) 524-6036
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Approved by:
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Captain Garo Kuredjian |
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Address/Location
Ventura County Sheriff's Office
800 S Victoria Ave
Ventura, CA 93003
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-654-9511
