Bomb threat clears Twin Pine Casino in Middletown

Lake County sheriff’s deputies searched the Twin Pine Casino and Hotel property Tuesday and found nothing suspicious, according to the Sheriff’s Office.|
RANDI ROSSMANN
THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

Lake County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a bomb threat at Twin Pine Casino and Hotel in Middletown.

A 9:30 a.m. caller said there were explosive devices in the casino and hotel and staff evacuated the properties and called deputies, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

A search turned up nothing suspicious. The business was expected to open at 4 p.m.

The threat and identity of the caller remained under investigation. Twin Pine is owned and operated by the Middletown Rancheria of California Pomo Indians.

You can reach Staff Writer Randi Rossmann at 707-521-5412 or randi.rossmann@pressdemocrat.com. On Twitter@rossmannreport.

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