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Idaho: IED Found in Park

Submitted by AChevez1 on Wed, 07/31/2024 - 16:41

On 17 July 2024, Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Kootenai Fire and Rescue personnel responded to Corbin Park in Post Falls for a reported discovery of an explosive device. Deputies sent photos of the device to the Spokane Police Department (SPD) Explosives Disposal Unit, which responded to the scene to assist. SPD bomb technicians determined that the device was likely an IED described as a homemade pyrotechnic and rendered it safe. No further device details have been released. An investigation is ongoing.

Oregon: Explosive Device Functioned Outside of Gunsmith Workshop

Submitted by zhatsios on Thu, 07/25/2024 - 13:49

On 27 June 2024, at approximately 0419 hours local time, the Coos Bay Police Department (CBPD) received a report of an explosion and triggered alarm at a gunsmith workshop in the 130 block of North Wasson Street. Responding CBPD officers discovered the front glass window of the business had been shattered. Surveillance footage showed a man approach the business, emplace an unspecified explosive device on the windowsill, light the device, and flee before the device functioned. No further device-related details have been released. An investigation is ongoing.

Oregon: IED Injures Officer and Damages Patrol Vehicle

Submitted by zhatsios on Thu, 07/25/2024 - 13:46

On 4 July 2024, at approximately 0200 hours local time, a Beaverton Police Department officer’s patrol vehicle was damaged by an IED along 158th Avenue. The officer reported witnessing a bright flash and hearing a loud bang before the passenger window shattered. The officer sustained minor injuries, and the passenger side door sustained minor damage. No additional details regarding the explosive device have been released. The investigation is ongoing.

Washington: IED Discovered on Street by Passerby

Submitted by AChevez1 on Tue, 07/09/2024 - 14:44

On 20 June 2024, at approximately 0830 hours local time, a passerby discovered an IED on the side of a street in Lacey and reported it to the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office. Washington State Patrol’s Bomb Squad responded and rendered the device safe. No further device-related details were provided. The investigation is ongoing.

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Oregon: Pyrotechnics Ignite Brush Fire, 2 Juveniles Cited

Submitted by AChevez1 on Tue, 07/09/2024 - 14:42

On 22 June 2024, at approximately 1430 hours local time, the Baker County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) received a report of a fire near Highway 86 and Grey Eagle Mine Road. Baker Rural Fire Rescue, North Powder Rural Fire Protection District, Keating Rural Fire Protection District, and Lookout-Glasgow Rangeland Fire Protection Association responded and extinguished the blaze. BCSO deputies investigated the scene and spoke with two male teenagers, who admitted to throwing a pyrotechnic device, described as a smoke bomb, into dry grass, igniting the fire.

Washington: IED Functioned on Vehicle, 1 Arrested

Submitted by AChevez1 on Tue, 07/09/2024 - 13:55

On 5 June 2024, at approximately 0430 hours local time, a 911 caller reported a loud noise near the 1700 block of South Ocosta Street in Westport. Westport Police Department (WPD) officers responded to the scene but were unable to locate the source of the noise. Later that morning, at approximately 1100 hours, Grays Harbor Sheriff’s Office (GHSO) deputies were contacted by a man who stated that his pickup truck had been damaged by an explosion, resulting in several shattered windows and the truck bed canopy being blown off.

Washington: Man Finds IED in Home

Submitted by AChevez1 on Mon, 07/01/2024 - 17:10

During the week of 10 June 2024, Kent Police Department officers and Port of Seattle Bomb Squad technicians responded to a local business after a man seeking assistance, transported an explosive device that he had discovered in his house there. Bomb squad technicians examined the explosive device, described as a cardboard cylinder containing explosive material, and rendered it safe via a controlled detonation. No further information was released.

Washington: Grenades, Drugs, and Weapons Discovered in Motorhome, 2 Arrested

Submitted by AChevez1 on Tue, 06/11/2024 - 19:29

On 16 May 2024, King County Sheriff’s Office deputies searched the North Bend motorhome of a 27-year-old man and a woman. Inside the motorhome, authorities discovered multiple explosive devices including hand grenades, 17 firearms, suppressors, body armor, ballistic shields, ammunition, 3D-printed AR-15 lowers without serial numbers, a 3D-printer with evidence of printing the AR-15 lowers, and fentanyl pills and other drugs. No additional details regarding the explosive devices have been released. The suspects were arrested and are facing federal charges.

Oregon: BMM and Guns Found in Home, 2 Arrested

Submitted by AChevez1 on Tue, 06/11/2024 - 19:04

On 16 May 2024, Grants Pass Police Department (GPPD) officers searching a home on Highway 199 discovered bomb-making material (BMM), including over five pounds of red phosphorous, six blasting caps, and detonating cord; 34 firearms; and drugs. A 57-year-old man and 49-year-old woman were arrested and charged with 34 counts of felon in possession of a firearm and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.

Washington: IED Found on Patient at Hospital

Submitted by AChevez1 on Tue, 06/11/2024 - 17:09

On 8 May 2024, Bellingham Police Department (BPD) officers responded to a hospital on a report of an IED found on a patient. Hospital staff removed the device from the building, where the BPD Hazardous Device Unit could safely remove it from the scene. The suspect reported that he used the device to scare coyotes off his property and accidentally brought it in his jacket. No further device-related details were provided. Authorities recommended charges of reckless endangerment against the suspect, and the investigation is ongoing.