V: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI

On 31 October 2024, at approximately 0530 hours local time, the Channahon Police Department and Illinois State Police Tactical Response Team (TRT) SWAT executed a search warrant at a residence on the 22000 block of Deal Avenue in Channahon, where an IED and bomb-making material (BMM) were found inside. The Illinois State Police WMD team, a Will County K9 Unit, and the DuPage County Bomb Squad were called to assist. Bomb technicians examined the IED, described as a pipe bomb with secured endcaps and a wick, and determined it was safe in its current state.

On 22 October 2024, media sources reported that on 26 September 2024, Homeland Security investigators and ATF agents discovered at least 4 IEDs, over 100 firearms, and thousands of rounds of ammunition at a home in Urbana during an investigation. From July to September 2024, investigators intercepted or observed packages of firearm components that were delivered to the 44-year-old male suspect’s bike business. Authorities obtained a search warrant for the suspect’s home, where they discovered four IEDs made from tiki torch containers with red fuses.

On 7 October 2024, a 45-year-old man was arrested at his Saginaw home following a drug raid. Inside the home, Michigan State Police (MSP) and the Bay Area Narcotics Enforcement Team found a live pipe bomb, stolen Glock pistol, an ounce of crack cocaine, two ounces of fentanyl, and $8,000. MSP Bomb Squad technicians responded to assist and rendered the pipe bomb safe without incident.  

On 11 October 2024, Stark County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) deputies served search warrants at four different locations across Stark County and discovered an IED at one site, in addition to methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and stolen property. The Peoria Police Department Bomb Squad was called to the scene to assist, and bomb technicians disposed of the IED. No further device details were released. A 44-year-old woman was arrested for possession of an explosive device and drug related charges, and a 47-year-old man was arrested on other charges.

On 27 September 2024, a 65-year-old man drove up to a traffic checkpoint outside a Trump campaign rally in Walker and held up a bottle to City of Walker Police Department officers, claiming that it was a C4 explosive. The suspect then sped past the checkpoint and ignored police commands to stop until he reached a parking area, where he began to throw bags of fertilizer out of his vehicle to make it appear as though he was in possession of explosives. The suspect was arrested, and a search of his vehicle did not result in the discovery of any explosives.