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• Bomb Threat Prompts Lockdown at Mad River Community Hospital Saturday Morning

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Press release from the Arcata Police Department:

On 10/8/2022 at about 11:57am, officers from the Arcata Police Department responded to Mad River Community Hospital on the report of a bomb threat.

While responding to secure the hospital, which had been placed on a lockdown per their protocol, Arcata Communications was able to quickly identify the caller.  The caller is known to the Arcata Police Department from previous contacts with them which have consisted of behavioral health assistance.  Due to these prior contacts with Arcata Police Officers, it was quickly determined that there was no threat to the hospital or community.

Once on scene, the on-duty supervisor for the hospital was contacted, advised of the situation, and they cancelled the lockdown.

APD officers, assisted by an officer from the Cal Poly Police Department, who have also had contacts with the subject, responded to their residence to conduct a welfare check and assist with any mental health crisis they may be experiencing.  Officers tried repeatedly to make contact and provide assistance to the subject, but they would not leave their residence or communicate with officers. 

The Arcata Police Department’s Community Outreach Team is following up with social service organizations in the region to continue providing the community member with any assistance they need.