Augusta Free Press

Crews scramble to deal with mortar left at Albemarle County recycling center

Somebody left a mortar at an Albemarle County recycling center on Saturday, leading to several hours of drama as emergency crews scrambled. The call to 911 was made at 2:50 p.m. Saturday, according to ...
Observer-Reporter

Allegheny County Bomb Squad called to dispose of WWII-era mortar round in Waynesburg

The Allegheny County Bomb Squad was called to Waynesburg Wednesday afternoon to dispose of a WWII-era mortar round. Waynesburg police called on the Allegheny County Bomb Squad Wednesday for help ...
WTVD

Durham homeowner finds WWII-era mortar round in basement

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- A Durham resident was surprised to find a WWII-era mortar round in his newly renovated home on Sunday that prompted multiple roads to be blocked. Dr. Ralph Haynes told ABC11 he ...
Tallahassee Democrat

FHP: Stolen car, mortar shell found in Florida arrest of Kentucky felon

A Kentucky man is facing charges after a stolen car was discovered – along with an explosive device – at a North Florida gas station. State troopers charged Michael Hargis, 43, with grand theft of a ...