Explosive Device Causes Evacuation of El Dorado County Probation Department in Shingle Springs

A capped off pipe with a fuse coming out of it was found in front of the El Dorado County Probation Department in Shingle Springs on Monday morning, prompting the evacuation of 25 employees inside the building.

The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Explosive Ordnance Demolition (EOD) personnel responded. EOD personnel investigated the object and rendered it safe with no injuries or property damage. EOD personnel believed the object was in fact an explosive device that had malfunctioned.

Law enforcement is continuing an investigation of the incident.