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On 28 August 2025, at approximately 0830 hours, Lincoln Police officers were checking a field along Oak Creek, in Lincoln, NE for trespassers. During the search a 63-year-old man was found sleeping in a tent with a stolen E-bike. After receiving consent to search the suspect’s backpack, law enforcement discovered methamphetamine, marijuana, and an explosive device.
On 27 August 2025 at approximately 0245 hours, a traffic stop was conducted in Marion County, Oregon. During the stop, the Marion County Sheriff discovered a 36-year-old man in possession of approximately 5 grams of methamphetamine and a homemade explosive device. The Salem Police Bomb Squad successfully rendered the explosive device safe. The individual was arrested and now faces multiple charges.
On 27 August 2025, in Hudson, IA, an explosive device was found at an apartment complex. The location of the explosive device was just south of the Hudson High School and Middle School campus. To ensure safety of the students, the middle and high school either canceled or relocated their extracurricular activities. Waterloo Bomb Squad responded to the incident and rendered the scene safe.
On 25 August 2025 at 1548 hours on Highway 19 and Auchly Road in Mexico, Missouri, a man was pulled over by an officer for erratic driving. During a search of the vehicle, a metal container with methamphetamine was discovered. Additionally, an explosive device was discovered, which court documents described as, "a green, hard plastic, with multi-color tape around it.
On 25 August 2025, a homeowner in Glenpool removed what he believed to be a "pipe bomb" from his home and placed it in his vehicle. He contacted the Glenpool Police Department, which responded promptly and evacuated approximately ten nearby homes. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol's Bomb Disposal Squad arrived at the scene and determined that the "pipe bomb" was inert. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives also responded and will continue the investigation. Efforts were made to contact the home's previous resident.
On 24 August 2025, officials in Burlington, VT, responded to reports of a suspicious package at an apartment. Inside the apartment, police found what appeared to be two pipe bombs, along with substances they say may be chemicals that could be used to fashion additional explosive materials. Individuals in the apartment complex were evacuated until the devices were removed safely from the apartment building.
On the morning of 22 August 2025, in Mecosta County, MI, a woman refused to leave private property, prompting the property owner to call the police. Mecosta County deputies responded to the scene and the woman attempted to throw a gasoline explosive device at the officers after allegedly refusing their commands and assaulting them. According to the sheriff’s office, when faced with an immediate threat, the deputies made a split-second decision to neutralize the danger, resulting in the woman being shot.
On 20 August 2025, Thurston County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to reports of a suspicious person sleeping near a propane fill station. Once police responded to the scene, the suspect was detained and searched. During the search, deputies discovered the suspect allegedly had an IED in his possession. The Washington State Patrol Bomb Squad responded and secured the device.
On 20 August 2025 at approximately 1830 hours, a 38-year-old man confronted by Baberton police was arrested for allegedly carrying a loaded weapon and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Officers secured the weapon and isolated the IEDs while the Summit County Bomb Squad responded to secure the devices. The suspect was arrested and charged with weapons and drug charges. Additional information on the number and type of IEDs was not made available.
