Missouri: Explosive Device Discovered During Traffic Stop, 1 Arrested
On 24 September 2024, at approximately 1500 hours local time, Barton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) deputies discovered an unspecified explosive device in a vehicle during a traffic stop at the intersection of Hicks Avenue and Main Street in Golden City. The Golden City Fire Department helped BCSO evacuate the surrounding area while the Springfield Fire Department Bomb Squad was called in for assistance. Bomb squad technicians x-rayed the device, confirmed it was explosive in nature, and rendered the device safe without incident. The driver was arrested at the scene.