YCSO investigates suspicious package on W. First Street
Dillon Fuhrman
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) is investigating a suspicious package found outside the Yuma County Detention Center Friday.
YCSO says they responded to the area of W. First Street and N. Second Avenue at around 5:30 p.m.
Upon arrival, YCSO says they conducted a routine perimeter check around the Detention Center when they found the package outside the facility, which was made to resemble an explosive device, secured with duct tape and had handwritten threats.
YCSO also says the package was staked into the ground and near an electrical box.
Once a safety perimeter was established, the Yuma Regional Bomb Squad responded and took over the investigation.
YCSO says the package was “x-rayed and confirmed to contain various items similar to componentry used for improvised explosive devices,” prompting the Bomb Squad to perform a controlled detonation to render the package safe.
YCSO says this is being investigated as an act of terrorism, and says, “Any suspects involved will be charged and prosecuted accordingly.”
While there were no injuries reported, the investigation remains ongoing. If anyone has any information regarding the case, call YCSO at (928) 783-4427, call 78-CRIME to remain anonymous, or visit YCSO’s website to submit an anonymous tip.