Pipe Bomb Found Outside Congresswoman's Office

Police detonate device; no one injured

DEVALL PARK, MON--A small pipe bomb was found outside the office of Congresswoman Shannon Tribe (C-MON) today in Devall Park, an upscale suburb about 40 miles southwest of Treeton, according to police.

The Maine County Sheriff's Department says a worker at Tribe's office called 911 at around 4:10 p.m. western time. Police responded, the area was evacuated, and the device was detonated safely. No one was injured.

Peter Denich, a spokesman for Rep. Tribe, who represents Monomi's 14th congressional district, said the congresswoman's office also received a threatening letter earlier in the day that indicated a bomb would be sent to the office. Police were contacted at the time the letter was received, but a search of the area found no device.

The Maine County Sheriff's Department is now being assisted in the investigation process by the Monomi State Police and the Grassadellan Agency of Investigation. Authorities are not saying if they have any leads.

Mr. Denich said the congresswoman's office will be opened as scheduled tomorrow.