All articles tagged with #explosive device
A WWII-era hand grenade found in a Compton home triggered evacuations of about three blocks; deputies removed the device, deemed it inert, and residents returned home after around four hours.
A 49-year-old man attempting to board at Sacramento International Airport was found carrying a homemade explosive, a butane torch lighter, a knife, zip ties, and five cellphones (one with a timer, another displaying a threatening message). Bomb technicians deemed the device viable and capable of damaging a plane; police arrested him on charges of unlawful possession of explosive material in an airport.
A vehicle crashed into the Multnomah Athletic Club in Southwest Portland early Saturday, killing one person; responders found an explosive device in the car, prompting area closures and a joint investigation by police and federal agents, with light-rail service briefly disrupted.
A vehicle crashed into the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland early Saturday, killing one person inside the car. Firefighters found what police described as evidence of an explosive device; the Explosive Disposal Unit responded and nearby streets were blocked off as the investigation continues. Police say there’s no known link to a prior crash near the club, but details are still developing.
Two siblings have been charged after an explosive device was found at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida; authorities are investigating the incident.
A bomb exploded during Friday prayers at a mosque inside a Jakarta high school, injuring 54 people, with the suspect being a 17-year-old student. Authorities are investigating the motive, and evidence suggests the presence of weapons and a homemade bomb, though officials are cautious about labeling it a terrorist act.
A live pipe bomb was discovered at an apartment complex along I-10 in San Antonio, prompting evacuation and a police response; the device contained leaking black powder and is being safely transported for destruction, with investigations ongoing.
Two men were arrested in Salt Lake City, Utah, after an incendiary device was found under a news vehicle during coverage of Charlie Kirk's death; the device was lit but failed to explode, and the suspects face serious charges including terrorism and possession of explosive devices.
A Utah man, Adeeb Nasir, was arrested after placing an incendiary device under a news media vehicle, which was found to be a real but failed to ignite, leading to terrorism charges and a federal investigation involving hazardous materials and potential threats to public safety.
Five IDF soldiers from the Netzah Yehuda Battalion were killed and 14 injured when an explosive device detonated in Beit Hanoun, Gaza, marking the deadliest incident since recent escalations. Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed condolences and mourning for the fallen soldiers, emphasizing their sacrifice in the fight against Hamas.
An Israeli soldier, Sergeant Yisrael Natan Rosenfeld, was killed by an explosive device in northern Gaza, amid ongoing conflict and violence in the region.
Three IDF soldiers were killed and seven others wounded in the Gaza Strip when an explosive device detonated, causing a building to collapse. The soldiers were scanning tunnels in Rafah at the time. Rescue operations confirmed the deaths of the three soldiers, while medical personnel stabilized two critically injured soldiers. Additional incidents across Gaza resulted in serious injuries to several other soldiers.
A 26-year-old man, Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert, has been arrested and charged with detonating an explosive device outside the state attorney general’s office in Alabama. The device had characteristics of an improvised explosive device and contained nails and shrapnel. Calvert allegedly placed stickers advocating various political ideologies on state buildings on the night of the explosion. If convicted, he faces a mandatory minimum of five years in prison. The attorney general, Steve Marshall, expressed relief at Calvert's arrest and suggested that the act was not random violence.
A 26-year-old Alabama man, Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert, has been arrested and indicted on federal charges in connection to the detonation of an explosive device outside the state attorney general’s office in February. Calvert faces charges of malicious use of an explosive and possession of an unregistered destructive device. The incident occurred in Montgomery, and no one was injured. If convicted, Calvert could face between five and 20 years in prison.
A 26-year-old Alabama man, Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert, has been charged with detonating an explosive device outside the state attorney general's office. The device, which included nails and shrapnel, was set off in late February and no injuries were reported. Calvert faces federal charges for malicious use of an explosive and possession of an unregistered destructive device, with a potential prison sentence of up to 20 years. The motive for the incident has not been disclosed, but court documents revealed a monthslong investigation involving surveillance and social media analysis. Public officials at both state and federal levels are facing increasing threats, with a rise in reported abuse and threats against legislators.