Suspect Arrested After 'Alien-Like' Homemade Explosive Device Goes Off
An improvised explosive device (IED) appearing to be carried by a large balloon or bag filled with air was blown into the fence of a business’s where it detonated on 12JAN24 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. An arrest has been made against the suspected bomber.
Law enforcement silent about an explosive investigation at cemetery
The Collin County Sheriff's Office responded to a possible IED at the Collin County Cemetery in McKinney, Texas on 28JAN24. This incident is the second IED found at the Collin County Cemetery recently, an IED was rendered safe at the location on 12DEC23.
A San Diego high schooler threatened a shooting. Cops found explosives, ghost guns at teen’s home
An investigation into a juvenile who was accused of making threats against their high school in San Diego, California led to the discovery of explosives, non-serialized firearms, and other weapons at the teen’s family residence. The weapons found at the suspect’s home included rocket-propelled grenades and other explosive devices. The teen’s father was arrested on charges related to the weapons found at the residence.
Man accused of leaving explosive device on Valley Metro light rail platform
The Phoenix Police Department responded to reports of a suspected explosive device at the Valley Metro light rail platform on 23JAN24 in Phoenix, Arizona. A suspect was taken into custody who claimed to have left a box of fireworks at the metro station by accident.
Road in Las Cruces reopens after possible explosive device is removed
A suspected explosive device was discovered at a storage unit on 30JAN24 in Las Cruces, Texas leading local law enforcement to request an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team out of Fort Bliss, Texas for assistance. The EOD team successfully mitigated the hazard and the scene was returned to normal.
Police searching for suspected bank robber who said he had explosive device
A suspect in a bank robbery claimed to be in possession of an explosive device on 26JAN24 in South Portland, Maine. Law enforcement in the area released a description of the suspect’s vehicle but have not made an arrest.
Live grenade found at Ashland’s Goodwill store
A Japanese hand grenade was discovered inside a Goodwill donation bin on 27JAN24 located in Ashland, Wisconsin. The Marathon County bomb squad was dispatched to the scene and was unable to determine if the grenade was inert or not.
Brothers Charged after Seizure of Homemade Explosives, ghost Guns in Their Astoria Apartment
A raid conducted in Astoria, New York has led to two brothers being charged with 130 charges related to possessing IEDs and non-serialized firearms. Along with the arsenal of weapons the suspects also maintained a list of possible targets consisting of judges, law enforcement, politicians, celebrities, and
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bankers. The raid led to the discovery of eight IEDs, a tripwire IED in the component stage, two non- serialized AR-15 style firearms, two non-serialized pistols, two non-serialized 3D printed pistols, a non- serialized partially constructed AK-47 style firearm, a 3D printer, six AR-15 lower receivers, personally manufactured AR-15 magazines, a radio set to the Astoria 114th precinct frequency, anarchist related propaganda, nine pyrotechnic smoke bombs, explosive residue, and bomb making materials. The Queens District Attorney’s Crime Strategies & Intelligence Bureau originally launched the investigation into the two suspects based on the purchase of firearm component parts, accessories, and the manufacture of non-serialized firearms.
Additional source: Homemade Bombs And Weapons Seized
Bomb Threats
Location
Date
Method
Time Received Time Cleared Duration Evacuation Responders Suspect
Motif
Middle school in Newburg, Maryland
30JAN24
Verbal statement made o a school administrator
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Unreported
Unreported
Not reported, the school resource officer conducted the search School resource officer
Reportedly facing disciplinary consequences
Unreported