The detonation of several plastic bombs outside a Charles County residence late last week is under investigation, authorities reported.
According to Deputy Chief Fire Marshal Duane Svites, the incident occurred Friday, May 24 around 9:30 p.m. in front of a single-family home on Bellwood Drive in Pomfret.
“The homeowner heard explosions coming from the front yard,” Svites stated. “When she looked outside she discovered several plastic chemical reaction devices detonating on her front yard.”
Personnel from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office were initially dispatched and they requested the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office’s Bomb Squad.
“Several vehicles were seen leaving the area just prior to the devices exploding,” said Svites.
No vehicle descriptions have been divulged and no information was available as to whether any injuries were sustained during the incident.
Property damage is estimated at $50.
The investigation is being conducted by Svites and Dfm. John Nelson.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Maryland Fire Marshal’s Southern Regional Office at 443-550-6820.
Contact Marty Madden at marty.madden@thebaynet.com
