The Southeast Missouri Regional Bomb Squad was called to Steele, Missouri, on Friday, March 20th.
Steele Chief of Police Billy Joe Stanfield reports that a Steele Police Officer, along with a Pemiscot County Sheriff Deputy, responded to a report from a citizen who had located what was described as an old military hand grenade. The grenade appeared to be non-functioning and posed no immediate threat.
As a precaution, the officers contact the ATF who dispatched the Southeast Missouri Regional Bomb Squad to assess the device. Upon examination, the devicae was determined to be safe and not a threat. The bomb squad did take possession of the item.
Chief Stanfield emphasizes that at no time was anyone in any immediate danger.