Posted on 11/13/2013 9:23:55 PM PST by Brad from Tennessee
An improvised explosive device blew out windows and ignited a small fire at the Jackson County prosecutor's office in Medford, Ore., Wednesday, but authorities said the damage could have been far worse had it ignited a large propane tank at the scene.
No injuries were reported as a result of the blast, which occurred at about 4:30 a.m. Local and state police and the FBI and ATF are currently investigating.
Law enforcement sources familiar with the case said there was no immediate claim of responsibility and as of yet, there are no suspects, but they are attempting to determine if the bombing was related to two previous incidents involving improvised explosive devices in nearby Coos Bay.
"We are certainly looking into a connection with the Coos Bay cases," said Lt. Mike Budreau of the Medford Police Department. "We are keeping a very open mind on this."
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000. . .
(Excerpt) Read more at investigations.nbcnews.com ...
It is unknown (to me) if there is any connection.
I posted for archival purposes the last Oregon bombing info I was aware of.
More Details re bombing at DA’s office:
“Medford explosion: Authorities wonder if fleeing sports car was connected to blast”
November 14, 2013 at 1:44 PM, updated November 14, 2013 at 1:52 PM
MEDFORD —
SNIPPET: “The vehicle was described as a dark, two-door convertible.”
SNIPPET: “Police were also trying to track down two people seen running through the neighborhood at the time of the blast. One seen by a resident may have been carrying a flashlight. One spotted by a policeman got away, and a tracking dog failed to find the person.”
ADDING to post no. 23:
Video describing the sports car of interest...
Video - description - quote:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKOp08qG90g
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Published on Nov 15, 2013
Medford Police are asking for help from the pubic in obtaining evidence in Wednesday Morning’s Bombing of the District Attorney’s Office.
Originally aired on theDove TV & Radio 15th November 2013
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http://www.officer.com/news/11245275/man-arrested-in-bombing-at-ore-das-office
“Man Arrested in Bombing at Ore. DA’s Office”
JEFF BARNARD
SOURCE: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
CREATED: NOVEMBER 22, 2013
SNIPPET: “Alan Leroy McVay allegedly tried to blow up the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office on Nov. 13.”
SNIPPET: “But The Mail Tribune newspaper reported in April that McVay was one of three people being prosecuted in the burglary of a Medford home where 30 guns and ammunition were taken.”
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