[UPDATE 8:02 p.m.] Possible Explosive Device in Rio Dell, Evacuations Reported

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Rio Dell Police block off a street near a residence that might contain an explosive device. [Photo by a reader.]

Rio Dell Police blocked off streets and evacuated at least two residents from or near an address on Dixie Street around 5 p.m. today, according to a woman who lives nearby. She says that she was sitting on her porch when an officer came by and told her to go inside and stay there.

Scanner traffic indicates that officers believe there may be some sort of explosive device in a home on Dixie.

UPDATE 5:45 p.m.: The Rio Dell resident is telling us that the number of fire and police personnel have increased in the area.

UPDATE 7:35 p.m.: “They have widened the perimeter one block on each side,” explained the resident.

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A police car blocks the street while further in the bomb squad works. [Photo by Patrick Keller.]

UPDATE 7:45 p.m.: Two different residents are telling us that the bomb squad is on the scene. The brightly lit area at the far end of the street is reportedly where the bomb squad is located.

UPDATE 8:05 p.m.: One resident is telling me that everyone is leaving and she did not hear an explosion.

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P
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P
8 years ago

Seems to be de-escalating. Some cop cars leaving but at least one still there. Reporting from two houses down. Wasn’t asked to evacuate here.

Heidi
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Heidi
8 years ago
Reply to  P

Me either I live down by the shell on second I wouldn’t leave my animals anyway I’m glad they didn’t try hope everyone comes out ok I know people who live on this street

Tom G
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Tom G
8 years ago

Dixie still blocked by police at Wildwood at 7:15

Watson
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Watson
8 years ago
Reply to  Tom G

Not blocked at wildwood. Blocked at first and Dixie. Then third and Dixie. And half way down second in either direction. Forming a rectangle.

Laura Newman
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Laura Newman
8 years ago

Elko and 2nd ave are blocked.

Pam Perreira
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Pam Perreira
8 years ago

Object was old fireworks rocket, police detonated it.

Xena
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Xena
8 years ago

Thanks for the info!!