Man Charged for Bomb Threat at Adams County Courthouse

Steven Sandoval, 47, accused of calling in threat on February 4th

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The 17th District Attorney's Office has filed criminal charges against Steven Sandoval, a 47-year-old man, for allegedly calling in a bomb threat to the Adams County Courthouse in Brighton, Colorado on February 4th.

Why it matters

Bomb threats are taken extremely seriously by law enforcement as they can cause widespread panic and disruption, and require significant resources to investigate and ensure public safety. This case highlights the importance of holding individuals accountable for such threats, which can have severe consequences.

The details

According to authorities, Sandoval is accused of calling in the bomb threat to the Adams County Courthouse on February 4th. The threat prompted an evacuation of the building and a thorough investigation by local law enforcement, but no explosive device was ultimately found.

  • On February 4, 2026, Sandoval allegedly called in a bomb threat to the Adams County Courthouse in Brighton, Colorado.

The players

Steven Sandoval

A 47-year-old man accused of calling in a bomb threat to the Adams County Courthouse.

17th District Attorney's Office

The district attorney's office that filed criminal charges against Sandoval for the alleged bomb threat.

Adams County Courthouse

The courthouse in Brighton, Colorado that received the alleged bomb threat, prompting an evacuation and investigation.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Sandoval's bail and whether he will be allowed to await trial outside of custody.

The takeaway

This case underscores the serious consequences of making bomb threats, which can disrupt communities, waste law enforcement resources, and put public safety at risk. It serves as a reminder of the importance of holding individuals accountable for such actions.