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Nevada: Explosive Devices Recovered at Residence, One Arrested

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On 12 October 2025, at approximately 1407, Carson City Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 1400 block of North Carson Street in Carson City for a report of a small explosion and dispute, where a 65-year-old male suspect allegedly detonated a small explosive device, described as being like an “M80,” in the parking lot of the apartment complex. When confronted by Deputies, the suspect allegedly stated he had additional “bombs” in his room and threatened to throw one at a tenant.  The suspect was arrested and charged with Poss

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Washington: Three Explosives Found after Suspects Elude Police, Two Arrested

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On 12 October 2025 at approximately 1035 hours, the Bellevue Police Department (BPD) responded to the 3500 block of 108th Ave in Bellevue after receiving reports of a car, previously reported stolen, in a parking lot with both the driver and a passenger sleeping inside. The officers noticed the men had drugs in their possession and woke the driver, who fled the scene in the vehicle. The passenger attempted to flee the vehicle while traveling on the interstate, but police quickly apprehended him.

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New Jersey: Student in Possession of a Pyrotechnic Prompts School Evacuation

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On 10 October 2025, a student at Winslow Township High School in Atco was detained after the school resource officer learned of the student possibly being in possession of an explosive device. A search of the suspect resulted in a large firework being recovered. The Winslow Township Police Department secured all students and staff, and the school was evacuated.  The Camden County Sheriff's Department K9 Unit and Bomb Squad searched the school and did not locate any additional devices.

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Missouri: Pipe Bomb Materials Found in Vehicle in Business Parking Lot, Two Arrested

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On 10 October 2025, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Ava Police Department responded to an area business parking lot in Ava after receiving a report from a concerned citizen seeing what appeared to be a homemade pipe bomb being passed between individuals in a vehicle.  A search of the vehicle revealed gunpowder, fuse material, pipe fittings, duct tape, and steel pipes — components consistent with improvised explosive devices.

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Arizona: Pipe Bomb discovered in Possession of Murder Suspect During Traffic Stop, One Arrested

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On 8 October 2025, the Tucson Police Department conducted a traffic stop in Tucson on a 44-year-old male suspect out on bond for a 2024 homicide and discovered a pipe bomb in the vehicle.  The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit responded to the scene and rendered the device safe.  The suspect was arrested on charges of possession of a prohibited weapon, prohibited possessor, and disorderly conduct. 

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Oregon: Pipe Bomb Discovered in a Citizen's car While Driving; Device Disabled and Removed

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On 7 October 2025, Oregon State Police (OSP) bomb squad responded to a report of a pipe bomb in a citizen's vehicle in Baker City, which was discovered while driving. The citizen drove to the Baker County Sheriff's Office to report the device. The OSP bomb squad removed and disabled the device. OSP is analyzing the device, which consisted of what appears to be some sort of “explosive powder” inside a plastic cylinder. Police are investigating how the device was placed in the vehicle.

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Washington D.C.: Suspect Arrested for Possession of Homemade Explosives Outside Cathedral

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On 5 October 2025, a 41-year-old male suspect was arrested in Washington, D.C. outside of the Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle for multiple charges, including possession of homemade explosives and making threats to injure people. A search of the suspect's tent on the cathedral steps revealed over 200 destructive devices.  The handmade devices found inside the tent appeared to be "fully functional," and parts intended to be converted into a destructive device were also found, according to news reports.

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Washington: Suspect Arrested for Alleged Firework Apartment Explosion and Fire

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On 5 October 2025, at approximately 0538 hours, the Pullman Police and Fire, Moscow Fire, and Whitman County Fire District 12 responded to an active fire at an apartment complex on Larry Street in Pullman.  Investigators allege a 40-year-old male suspect fired a firework mortar inside his unit, blowing a hole through the ceiling and sparking the fire. This explosion forced roughly 30 people to evacuate and caused significant damage to the apartment building.  No injuries were reported.

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Massachusetts: Man Charged Following Chemical Explosion at his Residence

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On 3 October 2025, the Wareham Fire Department, Wareham EMS, Wareham Police Department, State Police Fire & Explosion Investigation Unit assigned to the State Fire Marshal’s office, additional State Police assets, and Department of Fire Services (DFS) Hazmat technicians responded to Aunt Maryville Lane in Wareham for a report of an explosion in a dwelling.

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Ohio: Police Found Homemade Explosives During Traffic Stop, One Arrested

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On 2 October 2025, police discovered homemade explosives in a car during a traffic stop Thursday night in a South Columbus neighborhood. A 30-year-old male suspect was charged with unlawful possession of a dangerous ordnance and manufacturing explosives without a license.

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