No explosives found in November 6 bomb threat at Friendly Hills Elementary School in Joshua Tree

A bomb threat at Friendly Hills Elementary School led to an evacuation, though no explosives were found.

On Friday, (November 6) at around 1:15 p.m., San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a bomb at the school on Sunny Vista Road in Joshua Tree. Deputies say a bomb threat was called in to the school, and that out of an abundance of caution, the school was evacuated. Deputies from the Morongo Basin Station as well as the Sheriff’s Bomb and Arson Division responded and completed a sweep of the school. The Sheriff’s Department said that no bomb materials were located at the school. A representative from the Morongo  Unified School District said that students and staff returned to class after the investigation.

The Sheriff’s Department says that, as of Tuesday (November 10), no suspects have yet been arrested related to the false report.

The MUSD representative said, “The District extends its sincere gratitude to the Sheriff’s Department for its swift response, and to our staff for their calm, care and dedication in ensuring student safety throughout the incident. We also thank our families and community for their patience and cooperation.”