Petaluma: On 28 June 2026, the Petaluma Police Department responded to a report of a firework thrown at a private residence located on Colwood Drive in Petaluma, CA. A 43-year-old male suspect intentionally launched a mortar-style firework at a neighbor's home during an apparent dispute. The explosion burned a hole through the roof of the residence. The suspect surrendered to police and was arrested. He was booked on multiple felony charges, including criminal threats, arson and vandalism. The investigation remains ongoing. 

York: On 21 June 2026, at approximately 2259 local time, the York County Sheriff's Office stopped a male suspect for driving on the shoulder while turning onto Highway 34 near Road L in York, NE. A narcotics K9 alerted on the vehicle, which led to the discovery of several knives, an unmarked pill bottle containing four clindamycin pills, and a white PVC pipe bomb that was capped at both ends with a protruding wick. The suspect was arrested and charged with possession of a destructive device, carrying a concealed weapon by a prohibited person as well as traffic violation infractions.

Lakewood: On 13 June 2026, around 1500 local time, the Lakewood Police Department, the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office Hazardous Device Squad, and the West Pierce Fire Department responded to an explosion at a private residence on Steilacoom Boulevard Southwest in Lakewood, WA. At the scene, a 47-year-old male suspect sustained severe injuries and was taken to the hospital. According to investigation, the suspect was making fireworks and explosive devices. He admitted that he placed black powder in a blender and turned it on when it exploded.

Lakeside: On 15 July 2026, the Lakeside Police Department pursued a vehicle along Jacksboro Highway in Lakeside, TX, after observing multiple traffic violations. After stopping the vehicle, the officer noted there were several suspicious, heavily modified pyrotechnic devices wrapped in black electrical tape with exposed fuses and pull rings. The Fort Worth Police Bomb Squad responded and determined that at least one of the devices was designed as a projectile weapon and contained an explosive charge.

Ventura: On 12 July 2026, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office (VCSO) Bomb Squad and a US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team responded to Mugu Beach near Lifeguard Tower 14, on West Pacific Coast Highway, after an M20 Super Bazooka round washed up on the shore. The ordnance was from the 1950s and officials disclosed the area was once used as a military training facility. US Navy EOD and the VCSO Bomb Squad determined there was too much risk to move the round and rendered safe with a controlled detonation.