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Guam: IID Thrown Into Business

Submitted by AChevez1 on Wed, 09/25/2024 - 18:46

On 17 September 2024, at approximately 1631 hours local time, an unidentified suspect lit an improvised incendiary device (IID), described as a Molotov cocktail created from a large pickle jar containing gasoline, threw it into a vape store in Barrigada, and fled the scene. The device self-extinguished before landing. On 11 September, the store’s Dededo location was also targeted after a suspect poured gasoline down the vent and ignited it with a nylon rope. The investigation is ongoing.

California: Incendiary Devices Used to Ignite Forest Fire, 1 Arrested

Submitted by AChevez1 on Wed, 09/25/2024 - 18:44

According to media reports published on 12 September 2024, on 10 September 2024, a 34-year-old man was arrested in connection with igniting the Line Fire, which has burned over 37,000 acres of land in San Bernardino County. Investigators determined that the suspect initially used incendiary devices in an attempt to start fires near Bacon Lane in Highland and near Baseline Street, both of which were extinguished. Based on surveillance footage captured at a site near one of the fires, authorities linked the suspect and his vehicle to the fires.

West Virginia: IEDs Found in Vehicle, 1 Arrested

Submitted by AChevez1 on Wed, 09/25/2024 - 18:43

On 10 September 2024, Upshur County Sheriff’s Department deputies discovered IEDs inside a vehicle while conducting a traffic stop near Gaines Road in Rock Cave. After pulling the car over, deputies observed the driver exhibiting impaired behavior and searched the vehicle. During the search, the driver claimed that explosive devices were inside the vehicle. Deputies found and removed the explosive devices, which were described as being made from two CO2 cartridges with a green fuse protruding from the metal cartridge. No further device details have been released.

Tennessee: Possible Explosive Devices and Ammunition Discovered in Vacant Residence

Submitted by AChevez1 on Wed, 09/25/2024 - 18:42

On 6 September 2024, at approximately 1200 hours local time, Shelby County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad technicians responded to a house on the 5600 block of Rensslaer Drive in the Raleigh-Bartlett area after a man cleaning out the house discovered four possible explosive devices inside. Bomb squad technicians removed the devices, described as cylindrical devices with fuses wrapped in gaffer’s tape, from the residence for later disposal. No further information has been released.

North Carolina: IED Found During Traffic Stop, 1 Arrested

Submitted by AChevez1 on Wed, 09/25/2024 - 18:40

On 8 September 2024, at approximately 1530 hours local time, Eden Police Department officers stopped a vehicle in Eden that appeared to have a fake license plate. Officers conducted a search of the vehicle and discovered drugs and an IED. The Greensboro Police Department’s Hazardous Devices Team was called to assist and removed the device. No additional device details were released. The 49-year-old male driver of the vehicle was arrested and charged with possession of a weapon of mass destruction and possession of a controlled substance.

Nebraska: IED Discovered in Residence Following Traffic Stop, 2 Arrested

Submitted by AChevez1 on Wed, 09/25/2024 - 18:39

On 8 September 2024, deputies from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) stopped a vehicle east of Tilden and arrested the 47-year-old male driver for operating with a suspended license. While searching the vehicle, deputies discovered drug paraphernalia and stolen property. MCSO obtained a search warrant for the driver’s residence in Tilden and discovered additional drug-related items and an IED. The Nebraska State Patrol Bomb Unit was called to assist and removed the unspecified IED without incident.

Missouri: IID Used in ATM Attack

Submitted by AChevez1 on Wed, 09/25/2024 - 18:38

On 11 September 2024, Parkville Police Department officers notified FBI agents after a suspect threw an IID, described as a Molotov cocktail, at a bank ATM on Tom Watson Parkway in Parkville. Multiple windows were damaged, but no injuries were reported. The investigation is ongoing.

Michigan: Man Arrested for Hoax VBIED

Submitted by AChevez1 on Wed, 09/25/2024 - 18:37

On 10 September 2024, at approximately 0905 hours local time, Macomb County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies responded to a mobile home park on the 24000 block of Bradford Drive in Harrison Township for a report of a suspicious situation. At the scene, officers discovered a potential vehicle-borne IED (VBIED). The vehicle had a propane tank placed in the front seat with electrical wiring running from the tank to the vehicle’s middle console, as well as a second tank affixed to the driver’s side front wheel with copper wire running underneath the car.

Michigan: Possible Grenade Discovered After Police Chase, 3 Arrested

Submitted by AChevez1 on Wed, 09/25/2024 - 18:35

On 9 September 2024, at approximately 1600 hours local time, Saginaw Police Department officers assisted the Michigan State Police Fugitive Team in apprehending a 40-year-old man from Kentucky who was wanted on outstanding warrants after he led officers on a police chase. The suspect was apprehended in the East Washington and Towerline Road area of Buena Vista Township, and while searching the vehicle, authorities discovered a possible grenade.

Kansas: Anti-Personnel Mine Discovered on Abandoned Property

Submitted by AChevez1 on Wed, 09/25/2024 - 18:34

On 6 September 2024, the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit responded to an abandoned property on the 7200 block of Forest Drive in Kansas City after an individual conducting a walkthrough of the property discovered possible ordnance. Bomb technicians inspected the device, described as a possible claymore anti-personnel mine, and were unable to determine if the device was live. Bomb technicians removed the device for further investigation and disposal. ATF and FBI agents assisted with the investigation. No further information has been released.