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On 20 August 2025, Thurston County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to reports of a suspicious person sleeping near a propane fill station. Once police responded to the scene, the suspect was detained and searched. During the search, deputies discovered the suspect allegedly had an IED in his possession. The Washington State Patrol Bomb Squad responded and secured the device.
On 20 August 2025 at approximately 1830 hours, a 38-year-old man confronted by Baberton police was arrested for allegedly carrying a loaded weapon and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Officers secured the weapon and isolated the IEDs while the Summit County Bomb Squad responded to secure the devices. The suspect was arrested and charged with weapons and drug charges. Additional information on the number and type of IEDs was not made available.
On 19 August 2025 at approximately 0100 hours, a suspect from Midland Texas was caught doing donuts in the parking lot of a local baseball field. After a pursuit, the suspect pulled over in front of a church. While searching the vehicle, officers discovered a plastic PVC cylinder with two metal bolts and a fuse. The suspect claimed it was a firework, but the Fire Marshal later confirmed it was a viable pipe bomb. The suspect was arrested and charged with reckless driving and possession of an improvised explosive device.
On 19 August 2025, the Aurora and Marionville Police arrested a suspect for allegedly having an improvised explosive device in his vehicle during a traffic stop in Aurora. The Springfield Fire Department Bomb Squad was called to the scene. The device was determined to be live and safely detonated at a shooting range. The suspect faces charges of possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of an illegal weapon.
On 17 August 2025, a suspected M-80 style firework was detonated inside a portable toilet in Gresham which prompted a response from the Explosive Disposal Unit (EDU) officer on duty and firefighters. The EDU unit will continue to investigate the incident.
On 15 August 2025 at approximately 1630 hours, the Des Moines Police Department (DMPD) responded to a residence on reports of a domestic dispute. During the investigation, officers learned a suspect detonated a homemade explosive outside the home, causing minor injuries to the suspect. Officers requested assistance from the DMPD Bomb Squad and Crimes Against Property Section arson investigators. Authorities say the device was determined to be a metal lunch container containing materials designed to ignite or explode when opened.
On 15 August 2025 at approximately 2130 hours, a son allegedly shot his father at their residence in Pleasanton, California. Officers arrived on scene and discovered multiple improvised explosive devices, material to construct said devices, and unmarked 3D printed guns. The Alameda County Sheriff's Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team entered the scene and removed the devices.
On 10 August 2025 at approximately 0016 hours, San Antonio Police Officers responded to a reported bomb threat at a restaurant located in the 8600 block of Perrin Beitel. Police notified the employees at the restaurant to evacuate while they were on the way to the scene according to the news reports. The San Antonio Fire Department and arson investigators also responded to the scene. According to the news reports, a small fire was extinguished, and an "incendiary device" was found.
On 9 August 2025, Cache County Sheriff officials stopped a suspect driving on U.S. 89/91 near Sherwood Hills after they received an anonymous report of the suspect driving intoxicated and possessing bomb parts. During a search of the suspect’s vehicle, officials found what appeared to be a large firework or explosive. Bomb technicians arrived at the scene and took possession of the device. A search warrant was approved for the suspect's home.
