UPDATE: PBSO Bomb Squad Found Inert Grenade In Boynton Beach Home 

by News Desk | Jul 11, 2023 · 12:47 pm | Boynton Beach News

Grenade Found In Boynton Beach Home, PBSO Bomb Squad Responds

Last Updated: Dec 22, 2025 · 3:00 pm

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UPDATE

PBSO Bomb Squad determined that the small grenade was inert. The grenade was removed per proper protocol, according to PBSO.

PBSO Urges anyone who comes into contact with anything explosive to RETREAT, DO NOT TOUCH, and call 911.

Originally reported by Boca Post

BOYNTON BEACH, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2023) — A large PBSO and PBCFR response is seen at home on Boxwood Circle in unincorporated Boynton Beach as a grenade has been discovered in the home.

According to PBSO, deputies are responding to a residence in the 4800 block of Boxwood Circle, unincorporated Boynton Beach regarding a small grenade found in the home. PBSO Bomb Squad is en route to investigate further. The Bomb Squad will follow proper protocol to remove the grenade and render it safe.

PBSO dispatch received the call at 11:30 am.

PBSO tells us that there is no immediate threat to the community.

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