Suspicious Package In Windsor Brings Sonoma Bomb Squad

WINDSOR - A decorated box observed by a resident Monday morning in a planter near the front of the Windsor library prompted a quick response from the Sonoma Sheriff’s bomb squad.

Windsor Police say that at 9:35 a.m., the Department received a report from a caller reporting a suspicious package near a public building in Windsor.

Windsor Police officers responded, and saw what they describe as a decorated box in a planter near the front of the library.

Police cordoned off the area, and residents were prevented from walking through the evacuated area near Windsor Town Green Park.

The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office Explosive Ordinance Detail, or bomb squad, was called.

Sonoma officers say after an examination, the bomb squad tech determined it was unlikely the box contained any dangerous materials.

The package contained chocolate chip candy, sheriff’s Sgt. Cecile Focha said.

Authorities say bomb squad technicians then neutralized the package using a water shot.

Though the incident was a false alarm, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office says it is grateful for the person who reported the suspicious package, and reminds residents to remain vigilant.

Sheriff’s officers say the entire incident was successfully resolved within an hour.