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Suspected Explosives Used To Destroy Mailboxes in Rural Benton County

Saint Cloud, MN, USA / KNSI
Grant Dossetto
Nov 20, 2023 | 3:00 PM
Benton County Sheriff's Office Facebook page

(KNSI) – The Benton County Sheriff’s Office says it needs the public’s help to identify who was blowing up mailboxes over the weekend.

The incidents happened in Alberta and Graham Townships early Sunday. The office says it appears that some type of explosive was used to commit the crimes. Photos shared by the department on Facebook show metal boxes warped and ripped apart at the welding joints.

 

Benton County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page

Mailbox vandalism is a federal crime and is investigated by postal inspectors. The crime is punishable by up to three years in jail and a maximum possible fine of $250,000.

If you have any information, please call the Benton County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line at 320-968-7201.

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