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On 7 February 2024, law enforcement officers discovered improvised incendiary devices (IIDs), described as Molotov cocktails, and firearms in the back of a stolen rental cargo van following an interstate chase that started in Locust Grove, Oklahoma, and ended near Tontitown, Arkansas. The chase involved officers from the Locust Grove Police Department, Oklahoma Highway Patrol, and Tontitown Police Department.
On 5 February 2024, at approximately 1600 hours local time, members of the Rogue Area Drug Enforcement (RADE) team, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in Medford, Grants Pass Police Department (GPPD), the Oregon State Police Explosive Unit, and DHS executed a drug-related search warrant in the 300 block of Colonial Drive in Grants Pass. Authorities seized explosive devices; bomb-making material (BMM), which included five commercial blasting caps; eight firearms; several ounces of methamphetamine; and an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency.
On 23 January 2024, a 35-year-old man from Colbert was sentenced to federal prison for possession with intent to distribute 50 grams of actual methamphetamine. The sentencing stemmed from a DEA investigation into the suspect, who was believed to be in possession of methamphetamine and heroin.
On 10 January 2024, at approximately 1000 hours local time, the Nampa Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Service Greater Idaho Fugitive Task Force discovered an explosive device and a gun during a traffic stop near the 300 block of North Kings Road. The Nampa Police Department Bomb Unit was called to the scene, where they rendered the device safe. No additional device details have been released. A 37-year-male passenger was arrested and is being held on a fugitive warrant as a possible suspect for a homicide in Missouri.
On 6 January 2024, at approximately 1130 hours local time, a Pocatello Police Department officer stopped a vehicle on East Oak Street after the officer ran the car’s Utah dealership license plate and discovered a discrepancy. Officers searched the vehicle after a narcotic K9 indicated the presence of drugs and discovered methamphetamine and an IED, described as a prescription bottle with a fuse coming out of the top and a black powdery substance on the outside. Officers requested assistance from the Idaho Falls Police Bomb Squad in disposing of the device.
On 1 January 2024, at approximately 1840 hours local time, King County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a parking garage at Kent Station on the Sounder commuter rail line for a report of juveniles functioning explosive devices and fleeing. An explosive device that had not been functioned was discovered at the scene. The King County Bomb Disposal Unit responded to assist and removed the device for disposal. No further device details were provided. No damage or injuries were reported. The investigation is ongoing.
TRIPwire, 24 May 2023 On 21 May 2023, at approximately 2145 hours local time, Olympia Police Department officers responded to Division Street Northwest after two unidentified suspects threw an improvised incendiary device (IID), described as a Molotov cocktail, at a parked vehicle, setting it ablaze before fleeing on foot. Olympia Fire Department crews were called to the scene to extinguish the fire. No injuries were reported, and no further device details have been released. The investigation is ongoing.
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