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No explosive device found after potential bomb threat on SR-100

By Megan Brugger, KUTV · July 19, 2026 · 1 min read
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No explosive device found after potential bomb threat on SR-100
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Officials investigated a potential bomb threat on SR-100 but determined that no explosive device was present. The Millard County Sheriff's Office reported the incident occurred on Saturday, July 11.

Key takeaways

  • No explosive device was found following a potential bomb threat on SR-100.
  • The Millard County Sheriff's Office determined the involved individual was experiencing a mental health crisis.
  • The incident was reported on Saturday, July 11.
  • Response efforts included Utah Highway Patrol, local EMS, and the Utah County Bomb Squad.

Officials responded to a report of a potential bomb threat on SR-100, but found no explosive device was present.

The incident took place on Saturday, July 11.

The Millard County Sheriff's Office stated that they conducted a thorough investigation and found the individual involved was experiencing a mental health crisis.

Assistance during the response included troopers with Utah Highway Patrol, local EMS, and the Utah County Bomb Squad.

The sheriff's office said that their priority remains the safety and well-being of the community.

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