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Public Service Safety Announcement 

Active Investigation – Heavy Police Presence at the McCourtney Transfer Station 

UPDATE: Support from Beale Air Force Base’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal team was called in to investigate the device, which was confirmed to be live mortar. Beale Air Force Base has safely removed the mortar and will detonate it offsite. 

There were no injuries in this process. We appreciate the community’s patience as this incident was safely investigated and resolved.

January 11, 2025 – Nevada County Sheriff’s Office officials report that they received a 911 call at 10:30 a.m. of an unknown device found in the scrap metal area of the transfer station, located at 14741 Wolf Mountain Rd. 

Out of an abundance of caution, the transfer station has been evacuated and is closed to the public. Neighbors are not under evacuation order at this time.

Please avoid the area. 

Updates will be posted as they become available.

NCSO explosive ordinance
Source & photos: Nevada County Sheriff’s Office