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 this (Tue) morning, a county deputy was walking from their residence to the patrol vehicle.
The deputy noticed that the vehicle had sustained minor damage during overnight hours.
Upon further investigation, the deputy observed that the object used to damage the car resembled an incendiary device.
The deputy contacted the Red River Regional Bomb Squad, requesting further investigation. Authorities confirmed that it was incendiary in nature.
The investigation is being conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), assisted by Fargo Police.