Update at 5:10 p.m.: The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office reports that deputies and bomb officials have cleared the scene, and there was never any danger to the public. They noted, “The suspected explosive materials were collected and safely transported to an off-site location for a safe and proper disposal. This case remains open as Calaveras County Sheriff’s Detectives continue to investigate.”
Assisting agencies in this incident included the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, the Manteca Police Department, and the Lodi Police Department. Further details on the incident can be viewed below.
Original post at 3:11 p.m.: Calaveras County, CA – Calaveras County Sheriff’s deputies, along with the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team, are on the scene of a property where explosives were discovered.
Sheriff’s officials report, “Currently, there is no threat to public safety.”
The sheriff’s dispatch received a call for service this morning involving suspected explosive materials in the 3000 block of Rainbow Way in Angels Camp near the Calaveras County Fairgrounds, off Highway 49. Once on scene, deputies located and confirmed the presence of items believed to be explosive in nature.
The EOD team remains on scene to safely assess and secure the materials. According to sheriff’s officials, this remains an ongoing active scene and investigation, with no additional information available at this time. However, they advise that once the investigation concludes, further information will be released on this incident.
Sheriff’s officials ask that anyone with information related to this incident contact the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office at 209-754-6500.
