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California Man Arrested for Alleged Coachella Bomb Threat

Davis Darvish, 40, remains in custody on $1 million bail after law enforcement tracked him using advanced license plate recognition technology.

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INDIO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 22: Guests with Spectra and the Ferris Wheel are seen during 2022 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival on April 22, 2022 in Indio, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Coachella)
Davis Darvish, 40, is under investigation for making bomb threats at the Coachella Music Festival. REUTERS/Daniel Cole

Overview

  • Davis Darvish, a 40-year-old from Santa Monica, was arrested on Saturday for allegedly threatening to bomb the Coachella Music & Arts Festival.
  • The alleged threat was made at the Agua Caliente Casino, located near the festival site in Indio, California.
  • Law enforcement used automated license plate recognition (ALPR) technology to track Darvish's movements through the Coachella Valley.
  • Darvish was detained by Palm Springs police, with no weapons, explosives, or bomb-making materials found in his possession or vehicle.
  • He is currently held at the John Benoit Detention Center in Indio, with bail set at $1 million, as the festival continues under heightened security.