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California: Marine Detained After Carrying Unexploded Ordnance Into Airport

Submitted by NL0387 on Thu, 04/09/2026 - 15:16

Palm Springs: On 30 March 2026 at approximately 1205 local time, a 30‑year‑old U.S. Marine was detained at Palm Springs International Airport after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers discovered an unexploded 25mm explosive shell in his luggage. The suspect reported finding the shell about a year earlier and believed it was inert. Heavy corrosion had obscured identifying markings, making it difficult to determine the round’s status.

New York: Small Explosive Device Found Near Apartment Building in White Plains

Submitted by NL0387 on Thu, 04/09/2026 - 15:14

White Plains: On 30 March 2026 around 0428 local time, police received a report of a possible transformer explosion in the Odell Avenue area. Officers inspected several transformers and found no damage. At approximately 0608 local time, an officer discovered what appeared to be a small explosive device near the doorway of an apartment building on Odell Avenue.

New Jersey: Suspect Arrested in Assassination Plot Involving Molotov Cocktails

Submitted by NL0387 on Thu, 04/09/2026 - 15:11

Hoboken: On 26 March 2026, the NYPD, working with the FBI, arrested a male suspect at his residence in Hoboken, NJ, after an undercover officer observed him constructing eight improvised incendiary devices (Molotov cocktails). The suspect intended to use the devices in an assassination plot targeting an individual’s residence.

He was charged with offenses related to the construction and intended use of incendiary devices.

Virginia: Grenade Found in Parking Lot of Falls Church Shopping Center

Submitted by NL0387 on Thu, 04/09/2026 - 15:09

Falls Church: On 25 March 2026 at approximately 1130 local time, Falls Church Police responded to the Eden Center shopping plaza after receiving a report of a grenade lying in the parking lot. Arlington County Police and Arlington County Fire Department personnel were dispatched.

The grenade was removed from the scene. Police did not indicate whether it was live.

New York: Cylinder Type Device Resembling Pipe Bomb Found in Brooklyn Residence; One Arrested

Submitted by NL0387 on Thu, 04/09/2026 - 14:45

New York/Brooklyn: On 25 March 2026 around 1100 local time, the New York Police Department (NYPD) discovered a “cylinder‑type device” resembling a pipe bomb inside an apartment on West Second Street in Gravesend while executing a search warrant. Police restricted both foot and vehicle traffic in the area.

The NYPD Bomb Squad secured the device and transported it to Rodman’s Neck for testing. One suspect was arrested. The investigation remains active.

Florida: Training Grenade Found Inside Palm Bay Home

Submitted by NL0387 on Thu, 04/09/2026 - 14:43

Palm Bay: On 25 March 2026 in the afternoon, the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) Bomb Squad and Patrick Space Force Base Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel responded to a home on Wessel Avenue SE after a grenade was reported inside the residence.

BCSO determined the item was a military training grenade with no explosive component. It was turned over to Patrick Space Force Base’s EOD team. The investigation is ongoing.

Ohio: Pipe Bomb Like Device Found on Roadside; Bomb Squad Removes It

Submitted by NL0387 on Thu, 04/09/2026 - 14:41

North Lima: On 24 March 2026 at approximately 1800 local time, Beaver Township Police responded to the 12000 block of Market Street after a device resembling a pipe bomb was found in the roadway. Police closed the road and contacted the Youngstown Police Department Bomb Squad.

The device was rendered safe and removed. The road was subsequently reopened. Police later stated the device did not appear to be a functional pipe bomb.

Virginia: Suspicious Device Determined to Be Smoke Grenade

Submitted by NL0387 on Thu, 04/09/2026 - 14:39

Petersburg: On 23 March 2026 in the afternoon, an individual reported finding a suspicious device—described as a “military‑era relic”—in a Petersburg neighborhood. Petersburg Police and Virginia State Police (VSP) responded, prompting evacuation of a section of South Street between Lee Avenue and Wilcox Street.

VSP’s explosives team removed the device. The area was reopened around 1900 local time. Authorities later determined the item was a smoke grenade.

Maryland: Nine Pipe Bombs Found in Fort Washington Park; All Rendered Safe

Submitted by NL0387 on Thu, 04/09/2026 - 14:34

Fort Washington: On 22 March 2026 at approximately 1413 local time, U.S. Park Police (USPP) responded to Fort Washington Park following two reports of suspicious items. Officers located two pipe bombs and, after further searching, seven additional devices for a total of nine.

Maine: Mortar Round Found on Property; Removed for Disposal

Submitted by NL0387 on Thu, 04/09/2026 - 14:29

Bowdoinham: On 21 March 2026 at approximately 1427 local time, the Maine State Police Bomb Squad and Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office responded to a property on White Road after a M374 81mm mortar round was discovered. An X‑ray indicated the device might still contain energetic material, and it was removed to be rendered safe at a secure location.