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Maryland: Military Canister Washed Ashore on Calvert Beach; Rendered Safe

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Saint Leonard: On 4 August 2026, around 1530 local time, police, firefighters, and an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team from Naval Air Station Patuxent River responded to a small gray metal canister found ashore at Calvert Beach near Chesapeake Avenue and Calvert Avenue. The canister labeled, “US Military” and “phosphorus,” was located approximately 100 yards south of the boat ramp and was rendered safe via controlled detonation.

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Illinois: Explosive Device Found in Vehicle During Traffic Stop; Rendered Safe

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Canton: On 4 August 2026, around 1630 local time, the Canton Police Department and the Peoria Bomb Squad responded after an explosive device was found in a vehicle during a traffic stop at North Avenue B and West Chestnut Street in Canton, IL. The device was neutralized by the bomb squad. No additional details on the device or charges against the 40‑year‑old male suspect were released. The investigation remains ongoing.

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North Carolina: IED Discovered During Search Warrant at Home; Two Arrested

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Gastonia: On 4 August 2026, Gastonia Police Department officers served a search warrant at a home on North Rhyne Street and found a suspected IED along with drug paraphernalia. No further technical details on the device were released. Two suspects, a 33‑year‑old male and a 38‑year‑old female, were arrested and charged with misdemeanor possession of a weapon of mass destruction and possession of drug paraphernalia. The investigation is ongoing.

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Michigan: Suspect Threw an Explosive into Neighbor’s Yard; Removed, Two Arrested

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Saint Clair Shores: On 3 August 2026, the Saint Clair Police Department and the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office responded to an explosive device thrown into the front yard of a private residence on Maxine Street. Two suspects, a 45‑year‑old male and a 38‑year‑old female, lit and threw the device into their neighbor’s yard. The device was described as a red, cylindrical item with “bye bye” written on it; the victim extinguished it before detonation. A search of the suspects’ residence yielded firearms, ammunition, and materials for assembling explosives.

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New Jersey: Rocket Assisted Line Launcher Found on Beach; Removed

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Ocean City: On 3 August 2026, around 1230 local time, New Jersey State Park Police and the New Jersey State Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit responded to Corson’s Inlet State Park, where a rocket‑assisted line launcher had washed ashore. The immediate area was evacuated while NJSP EOD inspected and removed the device. The launcher is typically used for maritime rescue operations. The investigation is ongoing.

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West Virginia: Suspected Grenade Found in a Motel; Removed

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Fairmont: On 2 August 2026, the Fairmont Police Department and the West Virginia State Police Bomb Squad responded to a suspected grenade found in a previously occupied motel room on Fairmont Avenue. A bomb technician could not determine if the device was live, and it was removed for further testing. The investigation is ongoing.

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Illinois: Suspect Found with Backpack Full of Molotov Cocktails; Removed, One Arrested

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Mokena: On 1 August 2026, at approximately 0300 local time, the Mokena Police Department encountered a 31‑year‑old male walking in the roadway near 191st Street and LaGrange Road with several Molotov cocktails in his backpack. The bottles were filled with gasoline and stuffed with rags. The Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office and ATF assisted with the investigation. The suspect was charged with unlawful use of a weapon and obstructing a peace officer; ATF continues to investigate.

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Illinois: Suspected Homemade Explosive Device Found Outside Residence; Removed

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Kirkwood: On 31 July 2026, around 1535 local time, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, Illinois State Police, Illinois Secretary of State Police, Peoria Bomb Squad, and Central Warren Fire Department responded to a possible explosive device at a private residence in Kirkwood, IL. The occupant had placed the device outside while removing items from the house. The device did not appear to be of substantial size; police evacuated nearby buildings, and the bomb squad safely removed it. During a search of the premises, police found fireworks but no other explosives.

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Connecticut: Explosive Thrown into Motorcycle Repair Shop; No Injuries, One Arrested

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Jewett City: On 17 July 2026, at approximately 2013 local time, the Connecticut State Police, the Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit, and the Emergency Services Unit Bomb Squad responded to a motorcycle repair shop on Plainfield Road in Jewett City, CT, after an explosive detonated. Bomb technicians determined the blast was caused by an illegal, homemade M‑class device. The shop owner had been targeted earlier during a shooting on 15 July.

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South Carolina: Fire Started by Juveniles Shooting Fireworks; No Injuries

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North Charleston: On 31 July 2026, the North Charleston Police and Fire Departments responded to a fire ignited at a private residence located on Buist Avenue in North Charleston, SC. A resident stated that a group of juveniles behind the residence were shooting fireworks at one another when one landed at the porch in the backyard and caused the small fire. The juveniles fled the area after. The fire department extinguished the fire. Police observed damage to the house and yard. The investigation remains ongoing. 

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