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Texas: IED Discovered in Vacant Residence

Submitted by AChevez1 on Mon, 08/26/2024 - 17:07

On 1 August 2024, at approximately 1000 hours local time, Donna Police Department (DPD) officers, Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office deputies, and Texas Department of Public Safety personnel responded to a trailer park on the 4200 block of North Farm-to-Market Road 493 for a report of a suspicious device discovered by the landlord. The landlord had been cleaning the mobile home after a tenant was evicted and found two packages wrapped in duct tape and covered in gun shells with wires sticking out of them.

Texas: Man Arrested After Emplacing Pyrotechnics in Bathrooms, 3 Injured

Submitted by AChevez1 on Mon, 08/26/2024 - 17:05

On 20 July 2024, a man entered a unisex bathroom at a car wash on Bandera Road in Helotes and emplaced pyrotechnics beneath a toilet seat, which functioned when a woman sat on the seat. On 26 July, two additional victims reported similar scenarios at a car wash in San Antonio, near Highway 281. All three victims sustained minor injuries. The San Antonio Police Department responded, and officers discovered the remains of small commercial pyrotechnics designed to function when pressure is applied.

Pennsylvania: Pyrotechnics Found During Bethlehem Parade

Submitted by AChevez1 on Mon, 08/26/2024 - 17:03

On 3 August 2024, at approximately 2130 hours local time, Bethlehem Police Department officers responded to a music festival on First Street in Bethlehem after a pyrotechnic was discovered. Officers removed the pyrotechnic, described as a commercial grade firework.

Oregon: Two Explosive Devices Functioned in Neighborhood, Suspect Arrested

Submitted by AChevez1 on Mon, 08/26/2024 - 17:02

On 5 August 2024, at approximately 0930 hours local time, Portland Police Bureau (PPB) officers responded to the 1900 block of NE 141st Avenue for reports of a loud explosion and determined an explosive device had functioned in a vehicle but the driver had been able to drive away. The driver and the vehicle returned several hours later, at approximately 1230 hours, and a second explosive device was functioned, leading PPB officers to return to the scene. The Metro Explosive Disposal Unit, FBI, and ATF responded to assist and cleared the vehicle and a suspicious bag.

New Jersey: Suspect Throws IIDs Igniting Home, 1 Arrested

Submitted by AChevez1 on Mon, 08/26/2024 - 16:52

On 7 August 2024, at approximately 1030 hours local time, a Bloomfield Police Department (BPD) officer responded to a house fire and extinguished it single-handedly. Upon further investigation of the scene, the responding officer discovered an improvised incendiary device (IID), described as a Molotov cocktail, in the driveway. During the investigation, a female suspect, possibly under the influence of drugs, returned to the home with another IID and was arrested. BPD believes that a similar IID was used to ignite the house fire. The investigation is ongoing.

Nevada: Explosives Cache Found at Mining Employee’s Home, 1 Arrested

Submitted by AChevez1 on Mon, 08/26/2024 - 16:51

On 3 August 2024, Elko Police Department officers and bomb squad technicians responded to the residence of a mining company employee on South 11th Street and discovered commercial explosives, including a non-electric delay detonator, four boosters, and detonating cord. The employee had reportedly taken the materials from a mining site. The 33-year-old man was arrested on charges of unlawful possessing, manufacturing, or disposing of an explosive or firearm device and unlawful possessing an explosive or firearm device in a public or private area. The ATF assisted in the investigation.

Missouri: Cache of Explosives Devices, Explosive Powder, Guns, Drugs Discovered, 3 Arrested

Submitted by AChevez1 on Mon, 08/26/2024 - 16:49

On 2 August 2024, at approximately 0700 hours local time, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force STAR (Special Tactics and Response) Team discovered 2 pipe bombs, 15 grenades, 107 pounds of unspecified explosive powder, narcotics, 7 guns, and a large amount of ammunition while searching a home in the 6500 block of North Hickory Street in Kansas City. Kansas City Missouri Police Department Bomb Squad technicians responded to assist and removed the explosives.

Illinois: Grenade Found in Home

Submitted by AChevez1 on Mon, 08/26/2024 - 16:47

On 7 August 2024, at approximately 1150 hours local time, Chicago Police Department Bomb Squad technicians responded to the 4700 block of South Marshfield Avenue for reports of a suspicious object. Technicians examined the object, determined it was a viable explosive described as a grenade, and removed it from the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

California: Pipe Bomb Emplaced in Mailbox

Submitted by AChevez1 on Mon, 08/26/2024 - 16:46

On 3 August 2024, at approximately 1130 hours local time, Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a residence on Burke Hill Road in Ukiah after a resident found a pipe bomb in their mailbox. The Sonoma County Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team responded to assist. Bomb technicians examined the device, described as a galvanized metal pipe filled with smokeless powder with two plastic end caps and a fuse attached, before removing it from the scene and rendering it safe.

California: Explosive Device Used to Ignite Dumpster Fire

Submitted by AChevez1 on Mon, 08/26/2024 - 16:44

On 1 August 2024, at approximately 0100 hours local time, unidentified suspects threw an unspecified explosive device into a dumpster on the 5000 block of Rubio Avenue in Los Angeles. The explosive functioned, igniting a fire. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the scene and extinguished the flames. Authorities are still investigating the nature of the explosive. No further device details were provided.

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