Porta Potty Bombings Being Investigated By Fire Marshal

Porta Potty Bombings Being Investigated By Fire Marshal

The Rhode Island Bomb Squad is seeking information regarding multiple porta potty bombings that took place over the weekend.

No one was injured. 

According to the Bomb Squad’s Facebook page, the incidents took place in Charlestown and Westerly on August 17.

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According to the Bomb Squad, there is no indication that these incidents are linked to terrorist activity.

The Bomb Squad is offering up to a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

Anyone with information is asked to call 401-383-7723.

Fire Marshal on Record

Rhode Island State Fire Marshal Tim McLaughlin spoke with GoLocalProv.com on Tuesday morning about the incidents.

"We’re working diligently on it," said McLaughlin. "With 2 back to back -- the type of explosive, in particular, that we’re looking at is a concern. We’re working with police in Charlestown and Westerly as well as the ATF -- it could end up as a federal crime."

McLaughlin said both explosions were on private property.