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Fort Riley Today
By the People, for the People
Bomb Squad Dismantles Homemade Device at Kansas Park
Explosive found by juvenile at Indian Rock Park, prompting police response and bomb squad intervention.
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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A homemade explosive device was discovered at Indian Rock Park in Salina, Kansas over the weekend. A juvenile found the device, which had an apparently lit fuse but did not detonate, and alerted their parents. Police cordoned off the area and called in the Fort Riley Explosive Ordnance Disposal team, who safely dismantled the device. No injuries were reported, and the investigation is ongoing.
Why it matters
The discovery of a homemade explosive device in a public park raises serious concerns about public safety and the potential for harm, especially when a juvenile is involved. Authorities will need to determine the source of the device and whether there are any other threats to the community.
The details
According to Salina Police Lt. Andrew Zeigler, on Sunday afternoon a juvenile found the homemade explosive device near the Indian Rock Park area and told their parents. The device had a fuse that appeared to have been lit, but it did not detonate the powder inside. Police secured the scene and called in the Fort Riley Explosive Ordnance Disposal team, who were able to safely dismantle the device.
- On Sunday afternoon, a juvenile found the homemade explosive device near Indian Rock Park.
The players
Salina Police Lt. Andrew Zeigler
A lieutenant with the Salina Police Department who provided details about the incident to local media.
Fort Riley Explosive Ordnance Disposal team
The bomb squad unit from the nearby Fort Riley military base that was called in to safely dismantle the homemade explosive device.
What’s next
The Salina Police Department is continuing to investigate the source of the homemade explosive device and whether there are any other potential threats to public safety in the area.
The takeaway
The discovery of a homemade explosive device in a public park is a serious incident that highlights the need for vigilance and effective emergency response procedures to protect the community. Authorities will work to determine the origin of the device and ensure there are no other public safety risks.
