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New York: Cylinder Type Device Resembling Pipe Bomb Found in Brooklyn Residence; One Arrested

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New York/Brooklyn: On 25 March 2026 around 1100 local time, the New York Police Department (NYPD) discovered a “cylinder‑type device” resembling a pipe bomb inside an apartment on West Second Street in Gravesend while executing a search warrant. Police restricted both foot and vehicle traffic in the area.

The NYPD Bomb Squad secured the device and transported it to Rodman’s Neck for testing. One suspect was arrested. The investigation remains active.

 

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Florida: Training Grenade Found Inside Palm Bay Home

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Palm Bay: On 25 March 2026 in the afternoon, the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) Bomb Squad and Patrick Space Force Base Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel responded to a home on Wessel Avenue SE after a grenade was reported inside the residence.

BCSO determined the item was a military training grenade with no explosive component. It was turned over to Patrick Space Force Base’s EOD team. The investigation is ongoing.

 

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Ohio: Pipe Bomb Like Device Found on Roadside; Bomb Squad Removes It

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North Lima: On 24 March 2026 at approximately 1800 local time, Beaver Township Police responded to the 12000 block of Market Street after a device resembling a pipe bomb was found in the roadway. Police closed the road and contacted the Youngstown Police Department Bomb Squad.

The device was rendered safe and removed. The road was subsequently reopened. Police later stated the device did not appear to be a functional pipe bomb.

 

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Virginia: Suspicious Device Determined to Be Smoke Grenade

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Petersburg: On 23 March 2026 in the afternoon, an individual reported finding a suspicious device—described as a “military‑era relic”—in a Petersburg neighborhood. Petersburg Police and Virginia State Police (VSP) responded, prompting evacuation of a section of South Street between Lee Avenue and Wilcox Street.

VSP’s explosives team removed the device. The area was reopened around 1900 local time. Authorities later determined the item was a smoke grenade.

 

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Maryland: Nine Pipe Bombs Found in Fort Washington Park; All Rendered Safe

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Fort Washington: On 22 March 2026 at approximately 1413 local time, U.S. Park Police (USPP) responded to Fort Washington Park following two reports of suspicious items. Officers located two pipe bombs and, after further searching, seven additional devices for a total of nine.

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Maine: Mortar Round Found on Property; Removed for Disposal

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Bowdoinham: On 21 March 2026 at approximately 1427 local time, the Maine State Police Bomb Squad and Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office responded to a property on White Road after a M374 81mm mortar round was discovered. An X‑ray indicated the device might still contain energetic material, and it was removed to be rendered safe at a secure location.

 

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Maine: Live Mk2 Grenade Found While Cleaning; Safely Removed

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Winslow: On 21 March 2026 at approximately 1536 local time, the Maine State Police Bomb Squad, Winslow Police, Winslow Fire Department, and the Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office responded to a residence on Main Street after a live Mk2 grenade was discovered during a household clean‑out. The device was safely removed for later disposal.

 

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Tennessee: Fisherman Discovers Unexploded Military Ordnance

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Clinton: On 19 March 2026 at approximately 1430 local time, the Anderson County Sheriff’s Department and the Knox County Bomb Squad responded to Bull Run Park after a fisherman discovered unexploded military ordnance. Additional items resembling military ordnance were also found in the same area by the bomb squad.

The park was temporarily closed during the search but later reopened. Authorities determined all recovered items were inert and posed no hazard.

 

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Wisconsin: Suspected WWI Ordnance Found in Basement; Turned Over to Bomb Squad

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Beloit: On 17 March 2026 at approximately 1519 local time, Beloit Police and Fire Departments responded to a residence on Chatsworth Drive after possible World War I–era ordnance was discovered in the basement. The Wisconsin National Guard Civil Support Team and Rock County Emergency Management also responded.

The device was examined and determined not to pose a threat. It was safely removed and transferred to the Dane County Bomb Squad for disposal.

 

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Maine: Flash Bang Grenade Booby Trap Rendered Safe; One in Custody

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Brunswick: On 17 March 2026 at approximately 1720 local time, Brunswick Police responded to an apartment complex on the north end of Federal Street after a male suspect involved in an altercation with a firearm claimed he had attached a grenade to his apartment door.

Police observed a wire protruding from the door jamb and summoned the Portland Police Bomb Squad. Technicians determined the wire was attached to the safety pin of a device just inside the door. The device was rendered safe and identified as a consumer‑grade flash‑bang grenade.

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