On March 26, 2026, at approximately 2:20 p.m., officers responded to Geer Park following a report of a pipe bomb found on one of the benches.
Upon arrival, patrol officers secured the area, closed off access to the affected area of the park, and assessed the situation. Assistance from the Salem Police Bomb Squad was requested, and a Salem Police drone was deployed to provide visual assistance.
Salem Bomb Squad technicians utilized specialized tools and equipment, including robots, to assess the device. The technicians were able to determine that the device was likely a modified commercial-grade firework. The device was rendered safe, and there was no threat to the public…