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HomeMy WebLinkAbout14-02-13 BHS Explosive Device Update 14-31636 BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE Greg Williamson, Chief of Police Contact: Sergeant Joe Grubbs Public Information Officer 661-326-3803 jgrubbs@bakersfieldpd.us For Immediate Release February 13, 2014 Investigation has revealed that two students fashioned a device, not amounting to an explosive or a criminal offense, which they detonated. The detonation of the device caused the ensuing evacuation of students and police response. The students will not face any criminal charges however; will face disciplinary action through Bakersfield High School. Previous Release February 12, 2014 On February 12, 2014, at 11:08 am Bakersfield police officers were dispatched to Bakersfield High School to assist Kern High School District Police Department officers with a minor explosion that had occurred in a welding classroom. Bakersfield police officers and Kern High School District Police Department officers worked together to evacuate the affected classroom and two adjoining classrooms displacing approximately ninety students for less than a half an hour. The remainder of the campus was unaffected as a result of this incident. Bakersfield Police Bomb Squad investigators responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. They inspected evidence and interviewed several students regarding the incident. No arrests have been made at this point in the investigation. This was an isolated incident and there were no injuries and no damaged property to report. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call Detective Gary Carruesco at (661) 326-3617 or the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111. You can now send an anonymous text message to the Bakersfield Police Department. It’s quick and it’s easy. Simply enter 274637 into your phone and text BPDCRIMES along with your message. The text is sent to the police department and the sender remains completely anonymous. Tips can also be anonymously sent through the smartphone “TipSubmit” mobile App or via email at