Drug search uncovers explosive devices – Authorities still trying to locate suspect

Cass County Sheriff Devron Ohrn said his office has yet to locate Geoffrey M. Atterberry, 35, Ashland, who was not at home when the sheriff’s department executed a search warrant at 517 South Sylvan Street, Ashland, on September 15. At the time, Atterberry was not at home while the search was conducted. During the search, deputies located two explosive devices. The Illinois Secretary of State bomb squad was contacted for assistance in the removal of the devices, due to the real and present danger of the devices.After the SOS bomb squad was able to safely remove and check the residence, two more explosive devices were located. After they were removed, the deputies were able to complete the search.