King City Police release bomb threat call that prompted school closures
UPDATE 11/24/15 3:40 PM: The King City Police Department released one of the bomb threats that prompted the closure of all schools in the King City Union School District on November 4th and 12th.
The call came through the 911 Communications Center and said,”Tomorrow at 10:30 a.m., Chalone Peaks will blow up.”
Police thoroughly searched the schools and nothing was found. Still, the department is taking the threats very seriously and continues to investigate.
The department hopes that by releasing the audio, someone may recognize the voice.
UPDATE 11/12/15 8:45 PM: King City schools will be back open Friday after another bomb threat forced the district to cancel classes for the second time this month.
The King City Police Department is investigating the two bomb threats it believes were made by the same man.
“We’re pretty sure this is the same person. It appears the phone relates back to the same phone. I cannot wait to put this person in jail,” said King City Police Chief Tony Solicito.
According to police, the same man who made a threat last week made three consecutive 911 calls Wednesday night.
“They basically said that a bomb was going to go off at Chalone Peaks Middle School,” said Chief Solicito.
Officials with the South Monterey County Joint Union High School District tell News Channel 5 administrators thought it was safe enough to hold classes Thursday at the high school, but some parents were still reluctant to send their kids.
Theresa Rouse, Superintendent of the King City Union School District told News Channel 5 there will be additional security at the campuses Friday.
Police officers will be at pick-up and drop-off locations on Friday.
ORIGINAL STORY: All school sites within the King City Union School District will be closed Thursday due to multiple threats, according to the school district’s website.
On the site, the district reports it is working with the King City Police Department to investigate the threats to ensure the safety of students and staff.
On Nov. 5, the school district was also forced to close all school sites due to a bomb threat. However nothing suspicious was found after authorities conducted sweeps on campuses.
The school district plans to resume classes on Friday.
News Channel 5 reached out to the King City Police Department, but the department could not comment on the incident. The department advises parents to contact their schools Thursday morning.
