Investigators Request Assistance After Series of Mailbox Explosions
CARROLL COUNTY, MD (January 13, 2025) - The Office of the State Fire Marshal requests the public's assistance in identifying a suspect(s) after a series of mailbox explosions in the Manchester and Westminster area were discovered Sunday afternoon.
Carroll County Sheriff's Office contacted Deputy State Fire Marshals after receiving a complaint of a mailbox explosion in the 3000 block of Traceys Mill Road on Sunday. Investigators have investigated eight others, including the 4000 block of Wentz Road in Manchester and the 2000 block of Cedar Ridge Road in Westminster. All these are believed to have occurred overnight Saturday into Sunday morning. Investigators have recovered evidence consistent with fireworks being placed within the mailboxes.
The Office of the State Fire Marshal requests that those living in the area, anyone passing through, or anyone who had their mailbox damaged due to an explosive and did not report it call the Northeast Regional Arson Tipline at 410-386-3050.
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Office of the State Fire Marshal is an agency of the Department of
State Police dedicated to helping protect citizens from fire and
explosion through a comprehensive program of education,
inspection, investigation and fire protection engineering. For more
information on fire safety call 1-800-525-3124, log onto our website at: Maryland State Fire Marshal and/or our Facebook Page.
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