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On 23 October 2025, Caldwell Police Department conducted a search warrant at a residence in Caldwell, and discovered multiple explosive devices, prompting a response from an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit with the National Guard. The devices were determined to be “extremely volatile and unsafe.” The 67-year-old male suspect was also in possession of drugs.
On 22 October 2025, Delaware State Police conducted a welfare check on a 39-year-old male suspect sleeping in his truck in Dover. During the check, they found suspected drugs in plain sight and upon further search found additional suspected drugs and an IED. Delaware State Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit and the Delaware State Fire Marshal responded and rendered the device safe. The suspect was arrested and charged with possession of drugs and possession of an explosive device.
On 21 October 2025, at approximately 0945 hours, the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne was evacuated after a concerned citizen found a suspicious package outside the building and brought it inside to a staff member. The Wyoming Highway Patrol and a joint bomb squad comprised of the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) and the Cheyenne Police Department responded with an LCSO K9 unit. The incident drew responding units from the Wyoming DCI (Division of Criminal Investigation), Cheyenne Fire & Rescue, American Medical Response (AMR), FBI, ATF, and DHS.
On 21 October 2025, two male suspects were arrested by the Sherburne County Sheriff's Office after they were pulled over following an explosion investigation in Big Lake Township. The suspects claimed they had been throwing fireworks; however, a search of the vehicle uncovered a propane torch and several bags with ingredients the deputy recognized as an explosive mixture.
On 21 October 2025, a male suspect was arrested following a drug and theft investigation led by the Columbiana County Drug Task Force (CCDTF) and local law enforcement. After the arrest, agents executed a search warrant at a home on Pittsburgh Street in Columbiana. Authorities recovered methamphetamine, three handguns, drug paraphernalia, and an improvised explosive device on the property. The Youngstown Bomb Squad safely removed the device.
On 20 October 2025, the Modesto Narcotics Enforcement Team and Stanislaus County Probation Department served a search warrant at a residence across the street from Somerset Middle School in Modesto. In the search of the property, several loaded firearms, ammunition, and two explosive devices were seized.
On 20 October 2025, at approximately 2330 hours, residents reported an explosion on Ridge Street in Battle Creek which prompted the Battle Creek PD (BCPD) and Fire Department to respond. Authorities discovered an improvised explosive device (IED) thrown under a parked RV and an additional IED (pipe bomb) that failed to function. The BCPD bomb squad secured and rendered safe the two discovered IEDs. No injuries were reported from the lone detonation. Authorities reported the incident was possibly a targeted attack and remains under investigation.
On 19 October 2025, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant on a residence in Kingston to recover stolen items. During the search, deputies discovered homemade explosive devices and drugs. The Kane County Bomb Squad responded and safely removed the devices. The 38-year-old male suspect faces felony charges, including four counts of illegal possession of explosives.
On 18 October 2025, the Carleton Police Department responded to a call for a suspicious item found in the home of a WWII veteran on Ash Street in Monroe County. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Bomb Squad determined it was a live, MK 1 illumination hand grenade, upon reviewing an X-ray of the device. The MSP technicians rendered the device safe and took it away for proper disposal.
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.