BOMB THREAT AT POWAY HIGH SCHOOL A HOAX

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East County News Service
 
June 11, 2019 (Poway) -- After a Poway High School staff member received an email claiming one or more explosive devices had been concealed on campus, Sheriff’s deputies today responded and secured the campus with cooperation of the school’s staff.  A search was conducted with help from Harbor Police K-9 units.

“No devices were found,” says Lt. Christopher Collier, adding that all students and staff are safe. Poway detectives and other units are investigating the source of the threat.
 
The Sheriff’s department praised the “exceptional cooperation” of Poway High School staff to resolve the incident with professionalism and minimal disruption.
 
If anyone has any information regarding the originator of the threat, please contact the Poway Sheriff's Station at (858) 513-2800. 
 

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