Bomb squad takes care of pipe bomb found in Benton County

By Dan Thesman on Friday, June 10th, 2022 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories

PLYMOUTH – The Benton County Sheriff’s Office reports a concerned citizen found a pipe bomb Thursday near South 895 Private Road Southeast off McNary Road. The Richland Police Department Bomb Squad responded.

Law enforcement has only provided limited details but confirms the pipe bomb was taken care of.

The Benton County Sheriff’s Office said if anyone finds something that looks like a bomb, don’t touch it, but call authorities immediately.