Bomb squad detonates live World War II grenade in Caldwell

Summary

The Nampa Bomb Squad was called to the 1300 block of Everett on Wednesday afternoon. Family members say they were cleaning out a deceased relative's home for an estate sale when they recognized a possible grenade.

Story Created: Mar 4, 2010 at 10:23 AM MDT

Story Updated: Mar 4, 2010 at 10:33 AM MDT

Bomb squad detonates live World War II grenade in Caldwell
CALDWELL - Police say they detonated a live grenade at a Caldwell home Wednesday night.

Authorities say family members at a Caldwell home found a live World War II grenade when cleaning out the attic of a Nampa home.

The Nampa Bomb Squad was called to the 1300 block of Everett on Wednesday afternoon. Family members say they were cleaning out a deceased relative's home for an estate sale when they recognized a possible grenade.

Police say the bomb was wrapped in a WWII helmet. Crews took the bomb and took custody of the device.

No criminal activity is suspected.

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