All articles tagged with #bomb squad
A death investigation closed lanes on I-290 in Chicago's west suburbs between 25th Ave and Wolf Rd for hours as local and federal authorities, including the FBI, DEA, ATF, and a Cook County bomb squad, probe an apparent incident involving a Volkswagen SUV; the vehicle was towed and some ramps reopened by evening as the investigation continued.
Six people were arrested at dueling protests outside Gracie Mansion, including two counterprotesters who allegedly lit and threw ignited devices into the crowd; the bomb squad is examining jars filled with nuts, bolts, screws and a fuse to determine if they were functional, as police separated anti-Islamic protesters from counterprotesters and additional arrests were for pepper-spraying, disorderly conduct and obstructing traffic.
An unattended piece of luggage in the departures area near Door 21 at Miami International Airport prompted a precautionary evacuation. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad investigated; there were no injuries, and authorities later reopened all areas.
Police in Glendale responded to a bomb scare involving a suspect's vehicle and an apartment search, following an arrest on warrants and suspicious items found during a vehicle search, with assistance from the FBI and no connection to a terror group.
Two suspects were arrested in Utah after an incendiary device was found under a Fox 13 News vehicle, with additional explosives and weapons discovered at their home amid heightened security following a recent assassination at Utah Valley University.
An explosion at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Biscailuz Training Center resulted in the deaths of at least three deputies and injured another person, with authorities investigating the cause amid a response from multiple agencies including the FBI and LAPD bomb squad.
Ellen Pompeo was detained by TSA and held for an hour after attempting to fly with expensive Erewhon sunflower seeds, which triggered a bomb squad response due to a chemical on the packaging, but she eventually was allowed to fly.
Ellen Pompeo was detained by TSA for an hour over her expensive organic sunflower seeds, which led to the bomb squad being called due to a suspected chemical on the packaging, causing a stressful delay during her travel.
Actress Ellen Pompeo was detained by TSA for an hour and had the bomb squad called after they suspected her expensive organic sunflower seeds due to the packaging's chemical residue, causing her to nearly miss her flight.
Ellen Pompeo was detained by TSA for an hour after trying to board a flight with expensive sunflower seeds, which triggered a bomb squad investigation due to a chemical on the packaging. She joked about the ordeal, shared her travel essentials, and mentioned her family as her support system during flights.
Ellen Pompeo was detained by TSA for an hour after attempting to board a flight with expensive sunflower seeds, which triggered a bomb squad investigation due to a chemical on the packaging. She joked about the ordeal and shared her travel essentials and routines, highlighting her nervousness as a flier and her reliance on her family for comfort during travel.
A suspect has been arrested after crashing a vehicle into the gate of the FBI field office in Atlanta. The FBI has reported that the SUV is being inspected by a bomb squad following the incident.
There is a heavy police presence in northeast Albuquerque near Osuna Road and Moon Street NE, as officers with the bomb squad are conducting an investigation at a residence, examining materials found inside. Osuna Road NE is currently closed in both directions near Moon Street NE and Wyoming Boulevard NE.
An inactive Cold War-era Douglas AIR-2 Genie rocket, once capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, was found in the garage of a deceased homeowner in Washington. The discovery prompted a visit from a local police bomb squad, who confirmed the missile was inert and not a danger. The missile, purchased at an estate sale, was identified as a historical artifact and left with a neighbor for restoration and display at a museum. The rare relic, dating back to the 1950s, was a surprising find for the Bellevue police department, who shared a picture of the rocket on social media.
The Las Cruces Police Department responded to a suspicious package at the Adult Probation Office, which turned out to be an empty box, prompting the closure of Picacho Avenue. Additionally, a security incident at the Luna County Magistrate Court in Deming has led to law enforcement investigations, resulting in the closure of the court and lockdown of schools in Lordsburg, as well as the evacuation of the Hidalgo County courthouse.