Man finds Molotov cocktail in front yard

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -

Metro police are investigating after a homeowner discovered a Molotov cocktail in his front yard Tuesday morning.

The discovery was made just after 6:30 a.m. in the 1200 block of Bubbling Well Road in Madison.

According to investigators, the Molotov cocktail started a small grass fire, which the victim doused with water from a dog bowl.

The bomb squad was dispatched to the scene to investigate.

Police told Nashville's News 2 they have a suspect in custody.

His identity was not immediately released.

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