On Wednesday, April 23rd Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a suspicious device in the area of Shoshone Valley Road in Twentynine Palms. After an investigation by deputies the device appeared to be an unexploded 40mm combat munition round, which prompted the San Bernardino Bombs and Arson detail to respond and take over the investigation scene. The unexploded ordinance was rendered safe and removed from the area, and the Sheriff’s department says that as a “matter of routine practice” they notified the Marine Corp Air Ground Combat Center’s Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) of the device.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department says the munition appears to have been randomly discarded by the person who had illegally possessed the device.
If you find a firearm, ammunition or a suspicious device, you can report it immediately by calling 911.
There are also cases where you may have come into possession of a firearm or ammunition and want to dispose of safely. You can contact the Sheriff Department’s non-emergency line and a deputy can meet you at your location to safely handle and take possession of the firearm or ammo. The non-emergency number is 760-956-5040.
If the firearm or ammunition is in your possession and you want to dispose of it, you can turn it in at the Sheriff’s station. However, do not enter the station with the firearm or ammunition. Talk to the deputy on duty at the front desk and let them know the situation, and the deputy can facilitate the turnover from there.
