Quote from: Texas Redfish on September 19, 2016, 04:19:42 AMElizabeth, NJ - A device in a backpack was detonated near the Elizabeth train station early Monday as authorities were using a bomb robot to examine the item, officials said. The blast occurred around 12:40 a.m. near Morris Avenue and Julian Place. The explosion was not a controlled blast, but happened as a bomb robot was cutting the device, according to Mayor Christian Bollwage. No one was injured in the blast, Bollwage said.Police found five devices inside a single backpack near the train station, including one that went off. After the explosion, press and bystanders were moved back because the other explosive devices inside of the backpack were believed to still be live, Bollwage said.On Twitter, the FBI's Newark division said "multiple improvised explosive devices" were found near the train station. The incident unfolded after two men found the backpack in a waste basket on North Broad Street and Julian Place around 9:30 p.m. Sunday, the mayor said. The men took the package "because they thought it was of some value," walked for a bit, then saw wires and a pipe, dropped the package and notified Elizabeth Police, he said.Bollwage told reporters the explosives were found not far from Wally's Pub near the train station.Trains are all messed up today because of it. Thanks O'Bummer.
Elizabeth, NJ - A device in a backpack was detonated near the Elizabeth train station early Monday as authorities were using a bomb robot to examine the item, officials said. The blast occurred around 12:40 a.m. near Morris Avenue and Julian Place. The explosion was not a controlled blast, but happened as a bomb robot was cutting the device, according to Mayor Christian Bollwage. No one was injured in the blast, Bollwage said.Police found five devices inside a single backpack near the train station, including one that went off. After the explosion, press and bystanders were moved back because the other explosive devices inside of the backpack were believed to still be live, Bollwage said.On Twitter, the FBI's Newark division said "multiple improvised explosive devices" were found near the train station. The incident unfolded after two men found the backpack in a waste basket on North Broad Street and Julian Place around 9:30 p.m. Sunday, the mayor said. The men took the package "because they thought it was of some value," walked for a bit, then saw wires and a pipe, dropped the package and notified Elizabeth Police, he said.Bollwage told reporters the explosives were found not far from Wally's Pub near the train station.
Photo of Man Wanted in NYC-Area Bombing ReleasedAuthorities are searching for a man named Ahmad Khan Rahami in connection with the bombing that took place in the Chelsea area of New York City Saturday night, a source told ABC News.The FBI has released a wanted poster with a photo of Rahami, 28.The address of a home being searched by FBI agents in Elizabeth, New Jersey, is linked to a person with a similar name.This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.
Quote from: A Friend of Charlie on September 19, 2016, 07:59:19 AMQuote from: Texas Redfish on September 19, 2016, 04:19:42 AMElizabeth, NJ - A device in a backpack was detonated near the Elizabeth train station early Monday as authorities were using a bomb robot to examine the item, officials said. The blast occurred around 12:40 a.m. near Morris Avenue and Julian Place. The explosion was not a controlled blast, but happened as a bomb robot was cutting the device, according to Mayor Christian Bollwage. No one was injured in the blast, Bollwage said.Police found five devices inside a single backpack near the train station, including one that went off. After the explosion, press and bystanders were moved back because the other explosive devices inside of the backpack were believed to still be live, Bollwage said.On Twitter, the FBI's Newark division said "multiple improvised explosive devices" were found near the train station. The incident unfolded after two men found the backpack in a waste basket on North Broad Street and Julian Place around 9:30 p.m. Sunday, the mayor said. The men took the package "because they thought it was of some value," walked for a bit, then saw wires and a pipe, dropped the package and notified Elizabeth Police, he said.Bollwage told reporters the explosives were found not far from Wally's Pub near the train station.Trains are all messed up today because of it. Thanks O'Bummer.They were all shut down until about 4:00 - 5:00 this morning according to the news.
Quote from: A Friend of Charlie on September 19, 2016, 07:59:19 AMQuote from: Texas Redfish on September 19, 2016, 04:19:42 AMElizabeth, NJ - A device in a backpack was detonated near the Elizabeth train station early Monday as authorities were using a bomb robot to examine the item, officials said. The blast occurred around 12:40 a.m. near Morris Avenue and Julian Place. The explosion was not a controlled blast, but happened as a bomb robot was cutting the device, according to Mayor Christian Bollwage. No one was injured in the blast, Bollwage said.Police found five devices inside a single backpack near the train station, including one that went off. After the explosion, press and bystanders were moved back because the other explosive devices inside of the backpack were believed to still be live, Bollwage said.On Twitter, the FBI's Newark division said "multiple improvised explosive devices" were found near the train station. The incident unfolded after two men found the backpack in a waste basket on North Broad Street and Julian Place around 9:30 p.m. Sunday, the mayor said. The men took the package "because they thought it was of some value," walked for a bit, then saw wires and a pipe, dropped the package and notified Elizabeth Police, he said.Bollwage told reporters the explosives were found not far from Wally's Pub near the train station.Trains are all messed up today because of it. Thanks O'Bummer.Just don't refer to any of the bombers as bombers, terrorists, foreigners or Muslims.
Carolina Dave....I think you have less than 14 Mondays....
@Bean....did you see Fishy's little project from the weekend? TV was kinda small though, but then I remembered it was Fish.
Morning CarolinaDave, WorkAtHomeTony and HoldingDownTheFortBean.
Quote from: Texas Redfish on September 19, 2016, 08:02:02 AMQuote from: A Friend of Charlie on September 19, 2016, 07:59:19 AMQuote from: Texas Redfish on September 19, 2016, 04:19:42 AMElizabeth, NJ - A device in a backpack was detonated near the Elizabeth train station early Monday as authorities were using a bomb robot to examine the item, officials said. The blast occurred around 12:40 a.m. near Morris Avenue and Julian Place. The explosion was not a controlled blast, but happened as a bomb robot was cutting the device, according to Mayor Christian Bollwage. No one was injured in the blast, Bollwage said.Police found five devices inside a single backpack near the train station, including one that went off. After the explosion, press and bystanders were moved back because the other explosive devices inside of the backpack were believed to still be live, Bollwage said.On Twitter, the FBI's Newark division said "multiple improvised explosive devices" were found near the train station. The incident unfolded after two men found the backpack in a waste basket on North Broad Street and Julian Place around 9:30 p.m. Sunday, the mayor said. The men took the package "because they thought it was of some value," walked for a bit, then saw wires and a pipe, dropped the package and notified Elizabeth Police, he said.Bollwage told reporters the explosives were found not far from Wally's Pub near the train station.Trains are all messed up today because of it. Thanks O'Bummer.They were all shut down until about 4:00 - 5:00 this morning according to the news.An express train that normally wouldn't stop at my station, did so. I have to stand but at least I'm on my way. Not sure why I give a shit about being in the office on time. Lose/lose
Quote from: Travellin Dave on September 19, 2016, 08:07:43 AM@Bean....did you see Fishy's little project from the weekend? TV was kinda small though, but then I remembered it was Fish.Yes I did. Looks like fishy has been watching a little too much Chip and Joanna with that barn door slider. And the trim wasn't mitered. I give it a C+.
