Dozens of Inert WWII Era Ordnances Located in Beatrice

November 12, 2024 (Beatrice, Neb.)  — The Nebraska State Patrol Bomb Squad and members of the Nebraska Air National Guard’s 155th EOD unit responded to a report of numerous World War II era munitions that were located at a home in Beatrice last week.

The Beatrice Police Department reported the munitions Thursday, after the resident of the home passed away. There were approximately 40 ordnances located inside the home. After careful examination by the Bomb Squad and EOD unit, all ordnances were determined to be inert.

“Thankfully in this case, none of the items were live munitions, but it’s not safe to assume that of any potential explosive device you may find,” said Sgt. Clayton Dishong, Commander of the NSP Bomb Squad. “If you ever come across any potential explosive device when cleaning out a loved one’s home or in any other circumstance, call 911 immediately and do not move the item.”

The NSP Bomb Squad and ANG 155th EOD unit respond to dozens of situations each year in which old ordinances or potential explosive devices are located by family members cleaning out the belongings of a loved one.