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Washington: Illegal Explosives Found in Private Residence; Removed, One Arrested

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Tenino: On 23 September 2026, the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant at the residence of a 69-year-old male suspect on Angus Drive Southeast in Tenino, WA. During the search, police discovered 1.5 pounds of commercial mining explosives and three firearms. The Washington State Patrol Bomb Squad responded to remove the explosives. The suspect was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of an explosive device, first-degree unlawful possession of a firearm, and violation of an anti-harassment order. The investigation is ongoing.

Maryland: Military Ordnance Found Washed Up on Private Beach; Rendered Safe

Submitted by kfitz0363 on Fri, 10/09/2026 - 12:31

Saint Leonard: On 23 September 2026, around 0950 local time, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police (MSP) bomb technicians, and a US Navy EOD unit responded to military ordnance found washed ashore on Flag Harbor Beach in Saint Leonard, MD. The ordnance was described as a gray cylinder. MSP bomb technicians and the US Navy EOD unit rendered safe with a controlled detonation.

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California: Pipe Bomb Discovered During Arrest; Rendered Safe, Two Arrested

Submitted by kfitz0363 on Fri, 10/09/2026 - 12:25

Irvine: On 22 September 2026, around 1800 local time, the Irvine Police Department responded to a disturbance near a gas station on Portola Parkway in Irvine, CA. Police charged two male suspects for drug possession and proceeded to search their vehicle. During the search, police discovered what appeared to be a pipe bomb inside the vehicle, after which they called the Orange County Sheriff's Department Bomb Squad (OCSDBS) for assistance. The OCSDBS rendered the device safe and removed it. The investigation is ongoing.

Michigan: Suspected Device Thrown at Private Residence; Removed

Submitted by kfitz0363 on Fri, 10/09/2026 - 12:22

Paw Paw: On 21 September 2026, in the afternoon, the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office, Paw Paw Fire Department, Van Buren EMS, and Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Bomb Squad responded to an explosive device thrown at a private residence on Red Arrow Highway in Paw Paw, MI. A witness reported an unknown suspect threw the device at a car in the driveway. The device was a bottle wrapped in duct tape with a fuse sticking out of it, containing suspected gun powder and a liquid or gas. The bomb squad removed the device with their robot for later testing and evidence collection.

Massachusetts: Suspect Detonates IED, Harming Himself; One Arrested, One Injured

Submitted by kfitz0363 on Fri, 10/09/2026 - 12:19

Boston: On 21 September 2026, around 0100 local time, the Boston Police Department (BPD) and BPD Bomb Squad responded to a call from an emotionally distressed male suspect with an IED around his neck near Mishawum and Main Streets in Boston, MA. The suspect held an unknown device in his hand with wires extending up and around his neck. After the suspect removed his shirt, at police direction, they observed a pill carrier hanging around his neck attached to the wires.

Pennsylvania: Suspect Detonated Homemade Explosives During Neighbor Dispute; One Arrested

Submitted by kfitz0363 on Fri, 10/09/2026 - 12:13

Jackson: On 20 September 2026, around 1939 local time, the Pennsylvania State Police and their Hazardous Device and Explosives Unit responded to a private residence on Spruce Woods Road in Stroudsburg, PA, after three homemade explosives were used during a dispute between neighbors. A 66-year-old male suspect sent threatening text messages to neighbors before setting off IEDs in his front yard.

Utah: Hand Grenade Found at Pineview Reservoir; Rendered Safe

Submitted by kfitz0363 on Fri, 10/09/2026 - 12:10

Loveland: On 20 September 2026, the Weber County Sheriff’s Office and a bomb squad responded to Pinewood Reservoir in Loveland, UT, where two residents found an unexploded, deteriorated hand grenade. The grenade had been exposed by low water levels and appears to have been there for some time. The bomb squad rendered it safe with a controlled detonation.

Wisconsin: Suspect Lit a Firework Inside a Store; No Injuries, One Arrested

Submitted by kfitz0363 on Fri, 10/09/2026 - 12:08

Fitchburg: On 18 September 2026, around 1610 local time, the Fitchburg Police Department and Dane County Sheriff's Office Hazardous Devices Unit responded to an explosion in a grocery store located on Cahill Main in Fitchburg, WI. A 24-year-old male suspect entered the store, lit a firework, placed it on a shelf, and left in his vehicle. The device exploded, causing minor damage to the shelf and nearby products. No injuries were reported. Police identified the suspect through his vehicle’s license plate and arrested him on a charge of second-degree recklessly endangering safety.

Oregon: Pyrotechnic Found in a Grocery Store Parking Lot; Removed

Submitted by kfitz0363 on Fri, 10/09/2026 - 12:05

Eugene: On 18 September 2026, around 2245 local time, the Eugene Police Department responded to a suspicious device in a grocery store parking lot located on Barger Drive in Eugene, OR. Police evacuated the customers and staff, then swept the store. The device, determined to be a firework wrapped in duct tape, was left on a cart return in the parking lot. Police removed the item, and the store reopened.

California: Grenade Found in a Vehicle Near a Motel; Removed, One Arrested

Submitted by kfitz0363 on Fri, 10/09/2026 - 12:01

Fresno: On 18 September 2026, around 2300 local time, the Fresno Police Department (FPD) and FPD’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit responded to a grenade found in a private vehicle parked near a motel located on Southeast Avenue in Fresno, CA. Police encountered a suspicious person inside the vehicle near the motel. After searching the vehicle, police found a grenade, prompting an evacuation of the motel and the closure of nearby streets. EOD technicians removed the grenade. The driver was detained. The investigation is ongoing.