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North Carolina: Suspect Brandished Inert Grenade After Making Bomb Threat; One Arrested

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Hudson: On 1 May 2026, around 1300 local time, the Hudson Police Department began an investigation into a bomb threat at the Walmart on Hickory Boulevard in Hudson, NC. A 24‑year‑old male suspect called 911 claiming he saw a man with a grenade walk into the Walmart. Police located the suspect, and when approached, he removed a grenade from his pocket. Police cordoned off the area and evacuated the store. A standoff ensued and ended when officers determined the grenade was fake.

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Tennessee: Grenade Found in East Ridge Goodwill Donation Pile; Rendered Safe

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East Ridge: On 1 May 2026, the East Ridge Police Department and the Chattanooga Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team responded after a reported grenade found in a donation pile at the Goodwill located on Ringgold Road in Chattanooga, TN. The grenade was driven to the fire and police department by the Goodwill employee who discovered it. The device was described by police as having the appearance of a very old British grenade. The EOD team confirmed it was a grenade. They removed the device and rendered it safe with a controlled detonation. 

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Nevada: Traffic Stop Leads to Discovery of Explosive in Vehicle; Rendered Safe, One Arrested

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Reno: On the evening of 30 April 2026, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) deputies conducted a traffic stop on a 36‑year‑old man who had an outstanding warrant for failure to appear. During a subsequent search, deputies discovered an explosive device inside the vehicle. The regional Consolidated Bomb Squad responded, safely recovered the device, and rendered it safe.

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Washington: Pipe Bomb Discovered Near Park; Removed Safely

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Olympia: On 29 April 2026, around 1500 local time, Thurston County Sheriff’s Office deputies and the Washington State Police Bomb Squad responded to the 8800 block of Waddell Creek Road Southwest after a possible pipe bomb was found. The location is near the Capitol State Forest and a nearby residential area. The bomb squad recovered the device, which was confirmed to be an active explosive. The device measured approximately 11 inches by 2 inches and was wrapped in multiple layers of duct tape with a bike‑handle grip at one end. It was rendered safe by technicians.

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Arkansas: Pipe Bomb Discovered During Search of Suspect’s Home; Rendered Safe, One Arrested

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Baxter County: On 27 April 2026, Arkansas State Police, the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office, and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 61‑year‑old male suspect following a child‑exploitation investigation. During a search of the residence, authorities found a pipe bomb among drugs and drug paraphernalia. The Bentonville Police Bomb Squad safely removed and rendered the device safe through a controlled detonation. Police also recovered 50 firearms.

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Utah: Police Find Dynamite at Residence; One Arrested

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West Bountiful: On 25 April 2026, around 1000 local time, the West Bountiful Police Department responded to a residence on West 1400 North for a domestic violence call. While arresting one of the individuals involved, the son reported that his father had explosives on the property. Officers searched the area and located a container of dynamite stored beside a 2,500‑gallon tank of diesel fuel and fireworks. The David Metro Fire Department and the Davis County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) Bomb Squad assisted.

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Texas: Bomb Squad Responds to Possible Grenade at Scene of Fire; Device Inert

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Lubbock: On 23 April 2026, around 1030 local time, Lubbock Fire Rescue and the Fire Marshal’s Office responded to a fire at a residence on 13th Street. The fire had been extinguished before their arrival. While investigating, firefighters located a possible grenade at the scene and requested the Lubbock Police Department (LPD) Bomb Squad. The bomb squad determined the device was inert. One victim from the fire was transported to a hospital. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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New York: Explosive Chemicals Found at Home; Rendered Safe, Two Arrested

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Syosset: On 22 April 2026, around 1335 local time, Nassau County Police arrested a 48‑year‑old male suspect and his teenage son at their residence on Patricia Lane after discovering volatile chemicals in their home. Police were on scene as part of an investigation involving the juvenile, who had allegedly drawn a swastika in a school bathroom. Authorities stated the chemicals were used in the creation of explosive materials.

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Nebraska: Middle School Evacuated After Suspected Device Discovered; Device Inert

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Beatrice: On 22 April 2026, around 0815 local time, Beatrice Middle School on North 5th Street was evacuated after staff discovered a suspected improvised incendiary device near the school. The Beatrice Police Department responded along with the Nebraska State Patrol Bomb Squad and the Beatrice Fire Department to conduct a sweep of district buildings. The bomb squad evaluated the device, an RC battery connected to wires, and determined it was inert. The area was declared all clear around 1050 local time, and students were released for the day.

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Maine: Hand Grenade Found in Donation Pile Leads to Ellsworth Goodwill Evacuation; Device Inert

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Ellsworth: On 21 April 2026, around 0837 local time, Ellsworth Police and Fire Departments responded to a report of a suspected explosive after employees at the Ellsworth Goodwill on Downeast Highway discovered what appeared to be a hand grenade among donated items. The store was evacuated and a safety perimeter established. The Maine State Police and the State Fire Marshal's Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team examined the device and later determined it was an inert hand grenade with no explosive components. No additional devices were found.

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