Suspicious device in Sprague River found to be a hoax

SPRAGUE RIVER, Ore. - At approximately 12:45 PM Friday, February 21, 2020, Klamath County Sheriff’s Office personnel were dispatched to Sprague River on a 3rd party report of a suspicious device.

The device was discovered by a propane company worker on-site to fill a propane tank behind a local business.

Deputies on scene and Sheriff Kaber consulted with the Oregon State Police Arson & Explosives Section in Central Point, Ore. and determined the device to be a hoax.

The device in question was removed by deputies for further investigation and evaluation. Three neighboring buildings were evacuated temporarily as a precaution. In addition to OSP, KCSO was assisted by Sprague River Fire.

The incident remains under investigation.