East Ridge: On 1 May 2026, the East Ridge Police Department and the Chattanooga Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team responded after a reported grenade found in a donation pile at the Goodwill located on Ringgold Road in Chattanooga, TN. The grenade was driven to the fire and police department by the Goodwill employee who discovered it. The device was described by police as having the appearance of a very old British grenade. The EOD team confirmed it was a grenade. They removed the device and rendered it safe with a controlled detonation. 

Olympia: On 29 April 2026, around 1500 local time, Thurston County Sheriff’s Office deputies and the Washington State Police Bomb Squad responded to the 8800 block of Waddell Creek Road Southwest after a possible pipe bomb was found. The location is near the Capitol State Forest and a nearby residential area. The bomb squad recovered the device, which was confirmed to be an active explosive. The device measured approximately 11 inches by 2 inches and was wrapped in multiple layers of duct tape with a bike‑handle grip at one end. It was rendered safe by technicians.

West Bountiful: On 25 April 2026, around 1000 local time, the West Bountiful Police Department responded to a residence on West 1400 North for a domestic violence call. While arresting one of the individuals involved, the son reported that his father had explosives on the property. Officers searched the area and located a container of dynamite stored beside a 2,500‑gallon tank of diesel fuel and fireworks. The David Metro Fire Department and the Davis County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) Bomb Squad assisted.

Syosset: On 22 April 2026, around 1335 local time, Nassau County Police arrested a 48‑year‑old male suspect and his teenage son at their residence on Patricia Lane after discovering volatile chemicals in their home. Police were on scene as part of an investigation involving the juvenile, who had allegedly drawn a swastika in a school bathroom. Authorities stated the chemicals were used in the creation of explosive materials.

Ellsworth: On 21 April 2026, around 0837 local time, Ellsworth Police and Fire Departments responded to a report of a suspected explosive after employees at the Ellsworth Goodwill on Downeast Highway discovered what appeared to be a hand grenade among donated items. The store was evacuated and a safety perimeter established. The Maine State Police and the State Fire Marshal's Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team examined the device and later determined it was an inert hand grenade with no explosive components. No additional devices were found.