Suspicious package found at Augustine Casino deemed safe

A suspicious package found at the Augustine Casino in Coachella prompted the Riverside County Sheriff’s Hazardous Team to assist sheriff’s officials, it has been reported.

Deputies responded at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday Dec. 20 after Augustine Casino security officers found the package in parking lot.

After investigation the package, the Hazardous Device Team determined the package was safe, Sgt. B. Adams stated in a sheriff’s report.

Anyone with further details regarding this incident is urged to contact the Thermal Sheriff’s Station at 760-863-8990.

 

Stephanie D. Schulte is a writer/photographer with SWRNN. She can be reached at stephanie.schulte@swrnn.com.

 

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