Sharon Police: Bottle in Mailbox Deemed Explosive Device
No damage or injures were reported in the discovery of the bottle, police said.
A suspicious bottle that was discovered in a mailbox on Mountain Street in Sharon on Wednesday was determined to be a small explosive device, but one that did not activate, according to a statement from the Sharon Police Department.
Sharon Police worked with the Massachusetts State Police Hazardous Device Investigation Unit during the investigation on the device; no injuries or damage were reported as a result of the discovery of the bottle.
The matter remains under investigation by the Sharon Police Department as well as investigators from the State Police Bomb Squad assigned to the State Fire Marshal's office.
christopher tingus
7:35 am on Thursday, August 30, 2012
WE much appreciate the local law enforcement SPD and State Police officers assigned to this case and who responded in timely manner. We are all quite proud of our dedicated men and women who serve our community 24x7! Thank you for your service and commitment to assure our safety and well-being.