Yreka police said the casino staff has their 'gratitude and respect.' During the closure, employees will be contacted by a crisis counselor.Ĭasino officials encourage guests who were present to contact Siskiyou County Behavioral Health Crisis Services at 80 to speak with a counselor. The Rain Rock Casino, which is operated by the Karuk Tribe, will remain closed until 11 a.m. Police said Sonntag's bail was increased to $1 million 'due to the seriousness and severity of the case.' Sonntag was booked into Siskiyou County Jail on suspicion of kidnapping, armed robbery, felony burglary and carrying a loaded firearm in a public place. It was later discovered to contain papers only.' Police said the authorities 'secured and neutralized the silver box that Sonntag left at the front door. Members of the sheriff's special response team and explosive ordinance demolition team arrived to also help clear the casino.

No one was harmed, according to the Rain Rock Casino. The two Yreka officers were soon joined by the California Highway Patrol and Siskiyou County sheriff’s deputies. Sonntag left the box near the casino's front entrance and contacted security, police said. Sonntag went to the casino carrying the shotgun and a silver box, Yreka police said. 'He was detained and placed in handcuffs without further incident,' police said in a Facebook post.