Virginia: Explosive Device Found During Drug Response

On 8 March 2024, Hampton Police Department (HPD) officers responded to the Willow Oaks neighborhood for a report of an overdose and found a 43-year-old man unconscious. After the man was transported to the hospital, investigators discovered an unspecified explosive device and materials believed to be consistent with the production of meth while searching the home. The Newport News Police Bomb Squad and HPD Hazmat Team responded to assist. No further device details were provided. The investigation is ongoing.