North Dakota sheriff’s deputy discovers cruiser damaged by incendiary overnight

Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) – Federal authorities are investigating what they say is suspicious damage to a squad car belonging to the Cass County (ND) Sheriff’s Office.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, early Tuesday morning, a deputy was walking from their residence to the patrol vehicle and noticed that the vehicle had sustained minor damage during overnight hours.

Upon further investigation, the deputy observed that the object used to damage the vehicle resembled an incendiary device.

The deputy contacted the Red River Regional Bomb Squad, requesting further investigation and authorities confirmed the device was incendiary in nature.

The investigation is being conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), assisted by Fargo Police.

Story by Pat Sweeney / KNOX