Package Left on Porch Isn’t Bomb, Deputies Find

A sheriff’s bomb’s squad determined that a package found at a home was not explosive, authorities said.

Sheriff’s deputies went to a home in the 29000 block of Golden Meadow Drive at 10:03 a.m. Wednesday after a woman reported that she found a suspicious-looking package on her front porch. The box was not addressed to any of the residents in her home and was covered with tape.

Lt. Michael Kwan said neighbors were evacuated while the bomb squad examined the box. The package was rendered safe at 12:30 p.m.

Kwan said the bomb squad discovered several personal items in the box. He said it appeared that a boyfriend or girlfriend was attempting to return personal items after a breakup and left the box at the wrong house.

“These days people are really cautious,” Kwan said. “It’s better to be safe than sorry.”