Santa Monica Man Arrested for Alleged Bomb Threat at Coachella

Davis Darvish, 40, is in custody after threatening to bomb the festival; no explosives or weapons were found in his possession or vehicle.

Davis Darvish, a 40-year-old Santa Monica resident, allegedly made a bomb threat at the Agua Caliente Casino near the Coachella festival venue on Saturday morning.
Authorities used advanced tracking technology, including FLOCK ALPR cameras and DMV records, to locate Darvish's Tesla in Palm Springs and apprehend him within hours.
Law enforcement confirmed that no weapons, explosives, or bomb-making materials were found in Darvish's possession or vehicle during the investigation.
Darvish is currently being held at the John Benoit Detention Center in Indio, California, with bail set at $1 million.
The incident has raised concerns about public safety at large events and highlighted the role of technology and rapid police response in addressing potential threats.