On 7 August 2025, the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) conducted a traffic stop on North Carefree Circle and found a suspected incendiary device inside the vehicle.  The CSPD Regional Explosives Unit was requested to assist. According to a post made by CSPD’s K9 Unit on Facebook, officers located a “suspicious object” taped to a bottle, and it was determined that “the object was an incendiary device, and the duct taped piece was an improvised explosive device.” Per the CSPD’s K9 Unit’s post on Facebook, both devices were rendered safe at th

On 6 August 2025, the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad was requested to investigate a suspected pipe bomb that was discovered near a trail in Weaverville by Trinity County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) deputies. The Shasta County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad confirmed the pipe bomb was a viable IED and worked quickly to render it safe. TCSO deputies searched the area for additional devices with negative results. The United States Bureau of Land Management is conducting an investigation to determine the origin of the device.

On 5 August 2025, a 34-year-old Long Island man was arrested at his home for narcotics related charges. During a search of the suspect's residence, investigators discovered five improvised explosive devices (IEDs), 25 one-pound containers of smokeless gun powder, and one eight-pound container of smokeless gun powder. The Nassau County Arson Bomb Squad responded and removed the five IEDs and bomb making material.

On 2 August 2025, a Barry, Illinois suspect allegedly detonated an explosive device behind the Pike County Jail while demanding authorities release his girlfriend from jail. The 23-year-old suspect was arrested and charged with possession of an incendiary device, unlawful possession of a weapon, and criminal damage to government property. Additionally, the suspect was also charged with three counts of intimidation for allegedly messaging threats to harm people and detonate explosive devices through the inmate text messaging service.

According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, a 54-year-old man from Old Fort, threatened to kill public officials and law enforcement personnel. When deputies and detectives arrived at his home with an arrest warrant on 1 August 2025, they discovered a "smoldering" improvised explosive device (IED) inside the suspect's bedroom. Chattanooga Police Department’s Bomb Squad and ATF agents responded and found a total of 14 IEDs. The suspect later told officers he planned to ignite the explosives as officers approached the house.