Carson Street open after suspicious package determined to be non-explosive
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/30/2015 - 3:23pm
UPDATE 6PM: Carson Street has been re-opened between Second and Robinson streets as well as side streets which were closed after a package found this afternoon near the State Capitol Building was determined to be non-explosive, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
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UPDATE: A "suspicious" package, initially reported to be a backpack, was found on Carson Street near the Nevada State Capitol Building and across from Firkin and Fox, closing a portion of South Carson Street, from Second Street to Robinson Street this afternoon. A bomb squad from nearby Douglas County was called to the scene.
Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper Duncan Dauber said there hasn't been any specific threat and precautionary measures are being taken after the suspicious package was found. He was unclear if it was a backpack or a package. Dispatch initially referred to it as a backpack.
The package was called into dispatch at around 4 p.m. from Capitol Police. Carson City Sheriff's Office, Nevada Highway Patrol and Capitol Police are also investigating and made the decision to close the portion of Carson Street until the area is deemed safe. Traffic is being re-routed.
The Tahoe Douglas Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit is using robotics to get at the backpack. As of 4:30 p.m. plans were to have barricades up and extending the closure to Robinson Street, according to dispatch.
No other information was available. Check back for updates.
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