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California: Series of IEDs Emplaced Along Roads, 1 Arrested

Submitted by AChevez1 on Tue, 02/06/2024 - 13:45

On 12 January 2024, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office (EDSO), FBI, California Highway Patrol (CHP), EOD technicians from CHP and EDSP, and the CHP Valley Division Special Services Unit searched a suspect’s home after the man allegedly emplaced IEDs at various locations along roads and highways in Sacramento and El Dorado counties. The 41-year-old suspect was charged with the unlawful explosion of a destructive device, maliciously or recklessly possessing an explosive device, and the possession of a destructive device or explosives.

Missouri: IED Placed on Police Officer’s Vehicle, 1 Arrested

Submitted by AChevez1 on Tue, 02/06/2024 - 13:39

On 5 January 2024, a man approached a Raytown Police Department officer sitting in a car and talked with the officer before placing an IED on the car’s bumper. The IED was described as a cylinder-like object wrapped in plastic with a red fuse. The suspect acknowledged the object was an explosive and backed away from the car. Kansas City Police Department’s Bomb Squad Unit responded to the scene, determined the device was viable, and rendered it safe. The suspect was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of an explosive weapon and first-degree assault.

Wisconsin: Explosive Device Found in Vehicle after Deadly Crash, 1 Killed

Submitted by AChevez1 on Tue, 02/06/2024 - 13:35

On 7 January 2024, Dane County Sheriff’s Office deputies discovered an explosive device in the wreckage of a suspect’s vehicle following a police chase that ended on Horseshoe Road in Iron Ridge. Deputies recovered and removed the device, described as “an older style military grenade, or facsimile” from the trunk of the wrecked vehicle. The 27-year-old male driver crashed into a ditch after fleeing a Dodge County Sheriff’s Office deputy attempting to make a traffic stop. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Virginia: IIDs Used in Attempted Arson Attacks

Submitted by AChevez1 on Tue, 02/06/2024 - 13:33

On 5 January 2024, between the hours of 0400 and 0500 local time, security footage captured an attempted arson attack on a building on the 1800 block of Hearthside Court in Indian River. Two individuals broke the window with a rock before throwing an IID, described as a Molotov cocktail, through the opening. On 19 December 2023, the same building was the target of an identical attack by two individuals. The Chesapeake Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the incident.

North Carolina: Shopping Center Evacuated After Discovery of IEDs in Vehicle

Submitted by AChevez1 on Tue, 02/06/2024 - 13:30

On the night of 10 January 2024, the Washington Police Department and Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to a Washington shopping center for a wellness check on a man slumped over in his vehicle in the parking lot. While inspecting the individual’s vehicle, authorities found IEDs, described as “homemade military-grade grenades with small ball bearings inside,” methamphetamines, and an unspecified weapon. The Cherry Point Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit was called in to assist.

Nevada: IED, BMM Found at Residence, 1 Arrested

Submitted by AChevez1 on Tue, 02/06/2024 - 13:25

On 6 January 2024, at approximately 2200 hours local time, the Elko Police Department Crime Suppression Unit discovered an IED and bomb-making materials (BMM) while searching a residence on the 600 block of Juneau Street. Elko Bomb Squad technicians responded to the scene several hours later and removed the device. A 34-year-old male suspect was charged with one count each of unlawful possession of an explosive device, possession of an explosive device in a private habitation, and petit larceny.

Missouri: Man Arrested for Tossing IID at Home

Submitted by AChevez1 on Tue, 02/06/2024 - 13:23

During the first week of January 2024, local police arrested a 36-year-old Chaffee man who allegedly made an improvised incendiary device (IID), described as a Molotov cocktail, at a local gas station on 21 November 2023 and then tossed it at a home. The victim later called the police and identified the man as a possible suspect. The suspect pleaded not guilty and is expected in court next week for a bond hearing.

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Michigan: IED Found in Vehicle, 2 Arrested

Submitted by AChevez1 on Tue, 02/06/2024 - 13:21

On 5 January 2024, at approximately 0230 hours local time, Portage Department of Public Safety (PDPS) officers searched a stolen car parked at a gas station on Portage Road. During the search, PDPS officers discovered an IED, a handgun, drugs, and drug paraphernalia. The device, described as having a fuse and wrapped in tape, was removed by the Kalamazoo Bomb Squad. A 27-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man were arrested and charged with multiple felonies.

Michigan: Non-Functional IEDs Found in Trash, 1 Arrested

Submitted by AChevez1 on Tue, 02/06/2024 - 13:17

On 2 January 2024, the Grant Police Department received information from the Kent County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) regarding the discovery of partially dismantled IEDs in the trash receptacle of a Grant residence. The Michigan State Police Bomb Squad responded to the scene to assist with handling the devices. Authorities also found undisclosed bomb-making materials (BMM) in the home.

Iowa: IED Found After Shooting in School, 2 Dead, 5 Injured

Submitted by AChevez1 on Tue, 02/06/2024 - 13:04

On 4 January 2024, at approximately 0730 hours local time, a 17-year-old male suspect opened fire at Perry High School, killing one and injuring five others. Perry Police Department officers, Dallas County Sheriff’s Office deputies, Iowa State Patrol officers, and FBI agents responded to the school, secured the scene, and found the suspect deceased with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Upon further investigation, authorities discovered an IED in the school.