OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Update: The grenade was found to be a replica and the area has been reopened.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office recommends not disposing of munitions, even replicas, in trash, as it could cause a 911 response. Like this one.
Update: Grover Street has been re-opened. Thank you to @OmahaPolice Bomb Squad for their quick response. The grenade was a determined to be a replica.Please do not dispose of munitions, even replicas, in your regular trash. It can trigger a 911 response, Bomb Squad deployment,… https://t.co/H1nzsq067w
— DCSO – Omaha, NE (@DCSheriffNE) September 16, 2025
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