Lakeville: On 16 May 2026, at approximately 1238 local time, the Lakeville Police Department and the Massachusetts State Police (MSP) Bomb Squad responded to Egger Bog Pond on Highland Road in Lakeville, MA, after a concerned citizen discovered a pipe bomb in the area. The pipe bomb, constructed of PVC, was found near the edge of the pond, in a mostly residential area. The MSP Bomb Squad confirmed it was a pipe bomb and disposed of it safely. The origin of the device remains under investigation.

Modesto: On 5 May 2026, Modesto Police served a search warrant at the residence of a 21‑year‑old suspect on Brandy Court in Modesto, CA, after social media videos posted by the suspect showed him igniting M‑type explosives, which are illegal fireworks. During the search, police recovered 130 M‑type fireworks, 311 pounds of illegal fireworks, 13 firearms, and 13 pairs of brass knuckles.

Mobile: On 12 May 2026, the Gulf Coast Regional Maritime Response and Render‑Safe Team, Mobile County Sheriff’s Office, FBI Bomb Squad, Mobile Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal Detail, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Bomb Squad, and Daphne Search and Rescue Team responded to the Converse Reservoir dam after a dive team performing routine maintenance identified a “grenade‑type IED.” Bomb technicians with the Render‑Safe Team retrieved the device and conducted a controlled detonation to render it safe. The investigation into the placement of the IED is ongoing.

Trenton: On 9 May 2026, at approximately 0935, the Maine State Police, State Fire Marshal’s Office, Maine State Police Bomb Squad, Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, Bar Harbor Police Department, and local fire and rescue personnel recovered improvised explosive devices (IEDs) at the home of a 43‑year‑old male suspect on Bar Harbor Road in Trenton, ME. Police had responded to a domestic violence call involving the suspect, and the reported victim informed officers that the suspect had departed the residence and might be in possession of hazardous explosive items.

Bullhead City: On 7 May 2026, around 0530 local time, the Bullhead City Police Department (BPD) served a search warrant at a residence on Church Street in Bullhead City, AZ. The suspect, a 23‑year‑old male, was under investigation after commenting that he desired to make an explosive, among other alleged crimes including hiding firearms and drugs. The search was supported by the BPD Bomb Squad and K9 units from Las Vegas Fire and Rescue and the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Police. Police recovered an explosive device, bomb‑making materials, and cocaine.