Police detonate ‘suspicious explosive device’ at isolated Farmington parking lot

FARMINGTON, Utah (ABC4) — The Davis County Sheriff’s Office detonated a “suspicious explosive device” at an isolated parking lot in Farmington after receiving reports of a possible bomb threat on Thursday morning.

Officer Noelia Wallace with the Kaysville Police Department said an off-duty officer riding his bike on a nearby trail noticed the suspicious device and called it in just before 8:30 a.m. on July 10. Emergency crews responded and closed down the nearby local roads as a safety precaution.

The Davis County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad safely detonated the device, causing no damage to property or people.

Officer Wallace said it is currently unclear what exactly the device was, as an investigation into the incident is still ongoing.

“We have collected the remnants of the explosive device. As of right now, this is still an ongoing investigation, and we just want to thank the community for their patience during this time,” said Wallace.

The Kaysville Police Department said there is no discernible threat to the community and all roads have since been reopened.