Reward offered for information in truck explosion case

A reward of up to $2,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the recent explosion of a pickup on Nelson Drive.

It happened about 1:40 a.m. Wednesday in the 2700 block of Nelson near Sylvan Terrace. It could be heard through much of the city and officers arrived to find smoke coming from the extended cab 2019 Ford F150.

It caused significant damage to the truck and a news release from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives says unknown suspects caused the explosion using a device.

Anyone with information on the incident can call the ATF anonymously at 1-800-ATF-GUNS or the local anonymous Crime Stoppers tips line at 270-887-TIPS.