[UPDATE 8:02 p.m.] Possible Explosive Device in Rio Dell, Evacuations Reported
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.
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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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.
Thank you for the update.
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
Dixie still blocked by police at Wildwood at 7:15
Not blocked at wildwood. Blocked at first and Dixie. Then third and Dixie. And half way down second in either direction. Forming a rectangle.
Elko and 2nd ave are blocked.
Object was old fireworks rocket, police detonated it.
Thanks for the info!!