Bomb threat delays vote counting
On Friday morning, Nov. 8, someone sent a message indicating the presence of a bomb in the office of the County’s Registrar of Voters. This office is in Moreno Valley.
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department was immediately notified, and the building was swiftly evacuated. The evacuation, which included both the public and staff, was completed in less than five minutes, according to Elizabeth Florer, public information officer for the Registrar of Voters.
After a thorough search the Sheriff’s bomb squad found no explosives in or near the Office.
Ballot processing stopped on Friday and resumed Saturday, Nov. 9, as originally planned. Staff are continuing work Monday, Nov. 11 when the next update of counted ballots is expected.
“The County of Riverside Registrar of Voters remains committed to the safety of the public and our staff. We continue to prioritize transparency and encourage the public to observe all processes as we ensure a fair, accurate, and transparent election,” Florer said in her email to the Town Crier.
