EMERALD BAY (CBS13) – The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a possible bomb situation along Highway 89 near Emerald Bay.
A spokesperson from the department said deputies are dealing with a suspicious device on the side of the road.
#EDSO is out with a number of agencies north of Vikingsholm on highway 89. The road is closed, due to a suspicious device on the roadway. I ask for your patience, as I am the PIO and EOD Tech on scene. I will provide details as I can. via @SgtPrencipe
— El Dorado Sheriff (@ElDoradoSheriff) July 27, 2019
The spokesperson for the department is also the bomb tech handling the suspicious device on the scene.
Officials were reportedly in pursuit of a woman and two men that started in Reno and ended near Emerald Bay. Sources say the woman was detained. South Lake Tahoe police located the man who they were searching for around 6:20 p.m. Deputies said they are no outstanding suspects.
Regarding the Vikingsholm incident. SLTPD located the man who was outstanding. There is no one else currently being looked for. #edso is still handling the suspicious device on highway 89. via @SgtPrencipe
— El Dorado Sheriff (@ElDoradoSheriff) July 27, 2019
A CHP officer on the scene assisting with traffic said deputies were searching for an active shooter earlier in the evening. The El Dorado County Sheriff’s office has not confirmed this information.
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The highway was shut down due to the police activity There is no estimated time of opening.
Multiple agencies are involved in this active scene. No further details on the suspects or situation have been made available at this time.
This is a developing story. Check back for details.