Missouri: IED Discovered in Suspect’s Possession, 1 Arrested
TRIPwire, 2 May 2023
On 24 April 2023, Springfield Police Department officers responded to a report of people going through mailboxes on East Linwood and located a suspect who possessed a small IED, stolen IDs, and controlled substances. Springfield Fire Department’s bomb squad responded to assist and safely removed the device from the scene. No further device details were provided. The 20-year-old male suspect was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance, trafficking in stolen identities, and unlawful possession of an illegal weapon.