On 17 October 2025, at approximately 0300 hours, San Luis Obispo Sheriff's Office (SLOSO) conducted a traffic stop in Arroyo Grande during which drugs, drug paraphernalia, and firearms were recovered. Pursuant to the investigation following the stop, SLOSO deputies executed a search warrant on the male suspect's residence where they recovered an improvised explosive device, additional firearms, and drugs. SLOSO Bomb Task Force rendered safe the device. There were no details on the construction of the device provided; investigation is ongoing.

On 14 October 2025, 2025, King Police Department arrested a 72-year-old male suspect following a search of his residence in Walnut Cove pursuant to an investigation into other charges. During the search, officers discovered bomb-making materials, homemade explosive devices, ammunition, and various firearms at the residence. The Winston-Salem Police Department Bomb Squad responded and removed the explosive devices and materials and gave the all clear. The suspect faces charges of possession of a weapon of mass destruction.

On 14 October 2025, at approximately 0815 hours, a former student at a private school in Torrance allegedly stabbed three staff members and attempted to stab a fourth before being taken into custody. While in custody, the male suspect disclosed he placed two pipe bombs in the vicinity of 208th Street and Amapola Avenue. Two devices were located, and they were determined to be incendiary devices, which were rendered safe by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Bomb Squad.

On 13 Oct 2025, at approximately 1345 hours, the Susanville Police Department responded to a call for service in the area of Campbell Road in Susanville.  During the course of the investigation, officers discovered an improvised explosive device (IED) in a residence. The Washoe County Consolidated Bomb Squad rendered the IED safe.  A 45-year-old male suspect was arrested and faces multiple charges related to this incident. 

On 12 October 2025, at approximately 1407, Carson City Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 1400 block of North Carson Street in Carson City for a report of a small explosion and dispute, where a 65-year-old male suspect allegedly detonated a small explosive device, described as being like an “M80,” in the parking lot of the apartment complex. When confronted by Deputies, the suspect allegedly stated he had additional “bombs” in his room and threatened to throw one at a tenant.  The suspect was arrested and charged with Possession of an Explosive Device and obstructing a Peac