DA files charges against woman accused of threats to send explosives to Palm Springs Chabad

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) - The Riverside County District Attorney filed a felony complaint on Friday against suspect Gohar Kagramanyan, charging her with violation of California Penal Code sections 422(a) and 422.6(a) - Criminal Threats and Hate Crimes.

Her arraignment is scheduled for Monday, April 14 in Indio. Due to the nature and severity of the threats, detectives obtained a bail enhancement, and she is being held on $500,000 bail at the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility in Banning.

Palm Springs police arrested Kagramanyan, 36, in Desert Hot Springs on Wednesday after being accused of threatening to send explosives to the Palm Springs Chabad.

The investigation started on April 3, when the threats were first made.

"The suspect... threatened to send explosives to the Palm Springs Chabad and expressed intent to kill the victim and others associated with the organization," Palm Springs police wrote in a news release.

Due to the nature and severity of the threats, detectives obtained a bail enhancement, and she has been held on $500,000 bail at the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility in Banning.

"The Palm Springs Police Department takes all threats of violence and hate-motivated crimes extremely seriously. We remain committed to protecting the safety and security of all members of our community," PSPD wrote.

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