A loud explosion that rocked the North Georgia town of Winder may have been related to conflicts in a domestic relationship, police say.
Around 3:15 a.m. Saturday, October 2, residents awakened by the blast started calling Barrow County 911. Winder Police officers responded to Holly Drive between McNeal Road and Brookview Terrace and discovered someone had set off some explosive material near a mailbox by the road in front of several residences.
“The force of the explosion caused significant damage to a vehicle close by and broke several windows of residences in the general vicinity of the explosion,” the police department says.
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An agent with the GBI Bomb Disposal Unit responded to the scene to assist in the investigation. Officers with the Winder Police Department are conducting a follow-up investigation with members of the GBI Athens Investigative office.
There were no reports of any injuries.
Police say the initial investigation reveals this incident may possibly be related to conflicts in a domestic relationship however, the investigation is continuing.
Anyone with any information should contact Winder Police or the GBI’s Athens office.
