Stallion Springs Officers respond to explosive and suspicious devices on Comanche Point Road.
DATE/TIME: July 20, 2024 / Approx 8:45 A.M.
INCIDENT: Found Explosive and Suspicious Devices
LOCATION: 30000 block of Comanche Point Road, Stallion Springs
SUSPECT(S): Unknown
VICTIM(S): State of California
On Saturday, July 20, 2024, at approximately 8:45 A.M., a local resident discovered two suspicious devices in the roadway on Comanche Point Road and Jack’s Springs Road. The items were two PVC cylindrical capped devices which appeared to have been burnt but not destroyed. The resident contacted Kern County Sheriff Communications and law enforcement was advised.
Officers from the Stallion Springs Police Department responded and verified the objects were consistent with explosive devices, specifically two pipe bombs. Officers set up a perimeter and contacted K.C.S.O Bomb Squad.
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad evaluated the items and
confirmed that the items were explosive. They conducted a controlled detonation of the items and rendered the devices safe.
Two other suspicious devices were also located near the site, determined to be safe and they were taken in as evidence. A threat assessment was completed and no additional known threats to public safety were present.
SSPD is investigating the incident along with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, and the Kern County Fire Department.
SSPD wishes to remind the public to beware of suspicious objects, not to approach or touch the item(s), and to call 911.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Kern County Sherriff’s Office Communication Center at (661) 861-3110 or the Stallion Springs Police Department, (661) 822-3268, or our website at www.stallionspringscsd.com/police-reports-online-reporting .
SOURCE: Chief Gary Crowell
Stallion Springs Police Department
Address/Location
Stallion Springs Police Department
27800 Stallion Springs Dr
Stallion Springs, CA 93561
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 661-861-3110
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