El Dorado County Sheriff's Department Investigating Suspicious Device On Hwy 89

8 p.m. Update: The suspicious device was determined to not be a bomb and both suspects are in custody.

READ THE FULL STORY HERE.

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.

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.

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.

Swipe through pictures from the scene below

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.

Read more
f

We and our partners use cookies to understand how you use our site, improve your experience and serve you personalized content and advertising. Read about how we use cookies in our cookie policy and how you can control them by clicking Manage Settings. By continuing to use this site, you accept these cookies.