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Air Force takes mortar found in Modesto home shed

The Sheriff's Office says the Air Force took possession of a mortar found inside a shed at a Modesto home.

Stanislaus County California DeskOctober 17, 2026
Air Force takes mortar found in Modesto home shed

Key takeaways

  • A mortar was found in a shed at a Modesto home.
  • The Air Force took the mortar.
  • The Sheriff's Office reported the development.

The Air Force took possession of a mortar found in a shed at a Modesto home, the Sheriff's Office reports.

What happened

A mortar was found inside a shed at a home in Modesto. The Sheriff's Office said the Air Force took the item.

The report identifies the item as a mortar and the location as a residential shed. It does not describe the mortar's condition or say how it came to be at the home.

Agency response

The Air Force handled the mortar after it was found. The Sheriff's Office reported the transfer.

No additional details about the item, the residents or any related investigation are included in the report.

What to watch

The next public update would clarify what happened to the mortar after the Air Force took it and whether the Sheriff's Office provides more information about the discovery.

What to watch

  • Any Sheriff's Office update about the discovery.
  • Whether officials provide more information about the mortar's disposition.

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