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Bomb Squad Destroys Suspicious Package Outside Yuma County Jail

The sheriff's office has opened a terrorism investigation.

Overview

  • Deputies discovered the item during a routine perimeter check around 5:30 p.m. Friday near W. First Street and N. Second Avenue.
  • The package was wrapped in duct tape with handwritten threats and was staked into the ground beside an electrical box.
  • An X-ray showed components similar to those used in improvised explosive devices, prompting a controlled detonation to render it safe.
  • No injuries were reported, and the area was secured after the bomb squad neutralized the threat.
  • No suspects have been arrested, and investigators seek tips at 928-783-4427, 78-CRIME, or through the YCSO website.