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Council praises police after canister at Sheets found not to be explosive
Summary
Council members publicly commended the Westminster Police Department and partner agencies for their response when a canister labeled as containing military‑grade explosives was found at the Sheets on Sullivan Road; bomb technicians later confirmed the item was not explosive and the scene was cleared.
Council members publicly commended the Westminster Police Department and partner agencies after a canister labeled as containing military‑grade explosives was located at the Sheets on Sullivan Road.
A council public safety report said police evacuated the area, shut down Route 140 temporarily, and coordinated with the Carol County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police, the State Fire Marshal, Homeland Security, MDOT, campus safety and Carol County Fire and EMS. The report added that the bomb technicians later confirmed the canister was not an explosive device and the scene was fully clear by midafternoon.
The council singled out Deputy Chief Jones and department leadership for their response, and thanked regional partners for the rapid, coordinated effort that prevented injury and minimized disruption.
What the city will do next No further action was recorded in the meeting transcript. Staff and police will continue any incident follow‑up and after‑action reviews as appropriate to operational procedures.
