A bomb threat demanding the release of immigrants being held for deportation was received by the Weld County Sheriff ‘s Office on Thursday. The threat was a handwritten letter in Spanish threatening judicial and law enforcement officers with the bombs with the “intent to kill the most number of Americans,” according to a press release.
Currently, there are 58 inmates with immigration holds being held in the Weld County Jail.
In the letter, the writer threatened to place bombs in and around Greeley after April 20 unless the immigration holds are released.
“Sheriff (John) Cooke wants the public to know that the Sheriff's Office is working diligently to locate and arrested the person or persons responsible for threatening harm to our community,” the press release said.
Undersheriff Margie Martinez said Thursday the sheriff’s office wants the public to “be aware but don’t panic.” Cooke said persons with information about the letter should call (970) 350-9600 or (970) 356-4015.
April 20 is the 10th anniversary of the Columbine High School shootings.