Farm field rigged with tire chains and massive bolt

Last updated: October 23, 2018 - 4:13pm


BEAVER TWP. — A farmer’s field was rigged with tire chains and a massive steel bolt in what appears to be a “cowardly” act of sabotage, Bloomsburg State Police say.

Randy Rhoads was harvesting corn in a field at 149 Scotch Valley Drive Monday afternoon when he heard several loud bangs. He climbed off the corn harvester and discovered three foot-long lengths of tire chains, with broken zip ties still attached, under the machine. 

Rhoads did a search of the area and discovered a 2-pound steel bolt attached to an ear of corn.

Anyone with information about the vandalism is asked to call Tpr. Ziller at 570-387-4261.

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