The San Joaquin County Courthouse in Stockton was evacuated on Wednesday afternoon following a bomb threat, according to the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office. As a precaution, the courthouse will remain closed for the rest of the day, and the District Attorney’s office has been placed on lockdown.
The evacuation and lockdown were implemented after authorities received the bomb threat, prompting an immediate response from law enforcement. The Sheriff's Office has not provided further details about the nature of the threat, and no injuries have been reported. Investigations are ongoing, and officials continue to assess the situation.
This evacuation comes on the heels of another courthouse incident earlier in the day in Santa Maria, California, where an explosive device injured two people. In that case, a man of interest was detained after authorities determined the blast was caused by an intentionally set explosive.
The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office is urging the public to avoid the courthouse area while the investigation unfolds. This is a developing story, and more information will be provided as it becomes available.
Stay tuned for updates as the situation continues to develop.
Sources: ABC10, San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office