DATE/TIME: December 7, 2023
INCIDENT: Penal Code 18710 - Possession of a Destructive Device
LOCATION: 730 Rhine Road, Lake Arrowhead
SUSPECT(S): 13-year-old male juvenile, resident of Crestline
VICTIM(S): State of California
SUMMARY: On Thursday, December 7, 2023, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, Twin Peaks Station, received information that a student brought a suspicious device to Mary Putnam Henck Intermediate School.
Out of an abundance of caution, the school was placed on lockdown, and the administration building was evacuated. Sheriff's Bomb and Arson personnel responded and rendered the device safe. The device was examined, and it was determined no explosive material was present.
The school lockdown was lifted, and normal school operations resumed. The student was arrested and released to his family. At no time were any of the students or staff in any danger.
Anyone with information about the investigation is asked to contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, Twin Peaks Station, at (909) 336-0600. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may contact We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy I. Buchowiecki
Station: Twin Peaks Station
Phone No. 909 336-0600
Case No. 052301551
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
