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Explosive incident leads to arrest at fairgrounds

by STAFF REPORT
| March 8, 2026 3:50 PM

A man was arrested following a report that a backpack exploded during a gold-mining event at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds on Sunday.

John P. Marsh, 21, of Midpines, Calif., was arrested on suspicion of arson, aggravated assault, and obstructing a peace officer, according to a press release from the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office. Detectives continue to investigate and additional charges are possible.

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