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Oklahoma: Suspected Pipe Bomb Discovered During Traffic Stop, 2 Arrested

Submitted by jumholtz on Fri, 11/08/2024 - 13:44

On 14 October 2024, at approximately 1223 hours local time, Oklahoma City Police Department (OCPD) officers conducted a traffic stop near Southwest 21st Street and South Pennsylvania Avenue in Oklahoma City and found a duffel bag in the vehicle that contained a suspected pipe bomb described as a PVC pipe wrapped in brown paper with a green fuse. The OCPD Bomb Squad was called to assist. No additional details have been released. The driver and passenger were arrested, and the investigation is ongoing.

Iowa: IED Used to Damage Vehicle, 1 Arrested

Submitted by jumholtz on Fri, 11/08/2024 - 13:43

On 15 October 2024, at approximately 0600 hours local time, Des Moines Police Department (DMPD) officers and Des Moines Fire Department crews responded to a residence on the 1200 block of Hartford Avenue in Des Moines for a report of a vehicle on fire. At the scene, authorities did not find an active fire, but instead found evidence that an explosive device had caused damage to the vehicle. DMPD Bomb Squad technicians and arson investigators were called to the scene and discovered debris consistent with an IED and confirmed damage to the vehicle was consistent with an explosion.

Indiana: Possible Explosive Material Discovered in Vehicle, 1 Arrested

Submitted by jumholtz on Fri, 11/08/2024 - 13:41

On 13 October 2024, at approximately 2330 hours local time, Starke County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) deputies responded to a residence on the 6000 North Block of 1100 East in Grovertown for a report of a man who allegedly entered the home forcefully and began breaking items and waving a firearm. The 30-year-old suspect fled in a vehicle and was stopped and arrested near a truck stop on US-30 by SCSO and Marshall County Sheriff’s Office deputies.

Illinois: IED Discovered During Narcotics Investigation, 2 Arrested

Submitted by jumholtz on Fri, 11/08/2024 - 13:40

On 11 October 2024, Stark County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) deputies served search warrants at four different locations across Stark County and discovered an IED at one site, in addition to methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and stolen property. The Peoria Police Department Bomb Squad was called to the scene to assist, and bomb technicians disposed of the IED. No further device details were released. A 44-year-old woman was arrested for possession of an explosive device and drug related charges, and a 47-year-old man was arrested on other charges.

Hawaii: Suspected Pipe Bomb Found in Home After Standoff, 1 Arrested

Submitted by jumholtz on Fri, 11/08/2024 - 13:38

On 9 October 2024, at approximately 1000 hours local time, the Hawaii Police Department (HPD), HPD Special Response Team, an FBI SWAT team and Crisis Negotiation Team, and agents from the U.S. Marshal Service responded to a residence on the 11-3000 block of Nahelenani Street in Volcano for reports of a man illegally occupying a residence. The 58-year-old suspect barricaded himself inside the home and discharged a firearm at authorities on several occasions. On 10 October, the suspect was apprehended and arrested after attempting to escape the residence.

Colorado: Pipe Bomb Discovered Emplaced on Vehicle in Neighborhood

Submitted by jumholtz on Fri, 11/08/2024 - 13:34

On 12 October 2024, at approximately 1000 hours local time, Colorado Springs Police Department officers responded to a residence on the 6300 block of Timber Bluff Point in Colorado Springs after a woman found a pipe bomb in the bed of her family’s truck. The device was shown in a video as a metal pipe with end caps on both ends and a green fuse protruding from one of the ends. Police called in an EOD team for assistance. EOD technicians safely removed the pipe bomb. No injuries were reported. An investigation is ongoing.

Alabama: 2 IEDs Discovered in Residence, 1 Arrested

Submitted by jumholtz on Fri, 11/08/2024 - 13:24

On 14 October 2024, Atmore Police Department (APD) officers responded to a home on the 200 block of Pleasant Hill Circle in Atmore and spoke with a 34-year-old man who was upset about personal issues and made several concerning statements. Officers conducted a follow-up investigation on 15 October and learned that the man may have constructed IEDs, had previously served as an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician in the military, and reportedly suffered from PTSD.

Colombia: RCIED Rendered Safe by Military Personnel

Submitted by AChevez1 on Tue, 10/15/2024 - 16:02

On 27 September 2024, military engineers from the Third Brigade of the National Army and Explosives and Demolitions Group (EXDE) bomb technicians responded to a rural area in Pradera, department of Valle del Cauca, for a report of a remote-controlled IED (RCIED). EXDE and National Army bomb technicians examined the device and determined that it contained approximately 15 kg of homemade explosives and was able to be remotely activated via a wireless control system.

Canada: IIDs Thrown at Police During Protest, 4 Arrested

Submitted by AChevez1 on Tue, 10/15/2024 - 16:00

On 29 September 2024, at approximately 2115 hours local time, at least 50 protestors gathered near Maisonneuve Boulevard and Guy Street in Montreal and began to march toward de la Montagne Street and along the campus of Concordia University. Protestors smashed windows of school buildings and nearby businesses and spray painted on several windows. As Montreal police were attempting to apprehend protestors, two improvised incendiary devices (IIDs), described as Molotov cocktails, were thrown at officers. No injuries or property damage from the IIDs were reported.

Denmark: Hand Grenades Functioned Near Israeli Embassy, 3 Arrested

Submitted by AChevez1 on Tue, 10/15/2024 - 15:59

On 2 October 2024, at approximately 0320 hours local time, two explosions were reported near the Israeli embassy in Copenhagen. Copenhagen Police responded to the scene and determined that the blasts had been caused by two hand grenades, resulting in material damage to a building 100 meters from the Israeli embassy. No injuries were reported. Three Swedish suspects between the ages of 15 and 20 were arrested in connection with the explosions.