A person who was doing yard work in their backyard unearthed what appeared to be a grenade at approximately 5:30 pm on Wednesday evening on the 5300 block of Worthington Drive in Bethesda on Wednesday evening, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Serviced (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer.
MCFRS Fire/Explosive Investigator and Police Patrol Officers arrived on the scene to investigate and determined that the device was inert (non-explosive). In related tweets, Piringer expressed the importance of calling 911 and reporting suspicious or unusual activity to local law enforcement: “Whether you are on your way to work, walking in your
neighborhood, or out and about in your community, remember: We all play a role in keeping our communities safe. Remember to stay vigilant and say somethingwhen you see signs of suspicious activity.”
ICYMI (~530p) 5300blk Worthington Dr., Bethesda, @MontgomeryCoMD A person doing some yardwork unearthed what looked like a grenade, @mcfrs Fire/Explosive Investigator & Police Patrol Officers checked it out (investigated) & determined the device to be inert. (non-explosive) pic.twitter.com/JZ1eNBqKu2
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June 29, 2022
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FEST OF SPRING Caribbean Wine Food & Music Festival
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