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Mississippi: Hoax Device Emplaced Near Downtown Renovation Site

Submitted by NL0387 on Tue, 12/09/2025 - 13:27

On 6 August 2025, the Tupelo Police Bomb Squad responded to investigate a possible improvised explosive device (IED) in Boonville. A construction worker noticed a suspicious device located on an air conditioning unit near a building being renovated. The Tupelo Police Bomb Squad conducted diagnostic procedures on the suspected IED and determined it was a hoax device. The investigation was turned over to local authorities to determine who placed the device and what charges they may face.

Mississippi: 27-year-old Woman Arrested for Possession of Bomb-Making Materials and Explosive Device

Submitted by NL0387 on Tue, 12/09/2025 - 10:45

On 4 August 2025, the ATF, Panola County Sheriff’s Office, Tupelo Bomb Squad and the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics executed a search warrant at the residence of a 27-year-old woman who is allegedly connected to an improvised explosive device (IED) that was emplaced on a victim's car on 20 June 2025. During the search, authorities discovered bomb-making materials along with homemade explosives, firearms, narcotics and a viable IED.

Tennessee: Intoxicated Man Caught with Two Improvised Explosive Devices

Submitted by NL0387 on Tue, 12/09/2025 - 10:36

On 1 August 2025 shortly after midnight, Oliver Springs Police Department officers were called to investigate a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of a convenience store on East Tri County Boulevard in Oliver Springs. Officers found a 35-year-old suspect unconscious and partially hanging out of his car. After taking the suspect into custody, officers searched the suspect's car and discovered two homemade cylindrical explosive devices and notified the Knoxville Police Department Bomb Squad to respond and render the devices safe.

Tennessee: Police Discovered 14 IEDs During Search

Submitted by NL0387 on Tue, 12/09/2025 - 10:32

According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, a 54-year-old man from Old Fort, threatened to kill public officials and law enforcement personnel. When deputies and detectives arrived at his home with an arrest warrant on 1 August 2025, they discovered a "smoldering" improvised explosive device (IED) inside the suspect's bedroom. Chattanooga Police Department’s Bomb Squad and ATF agents responded and found a total of 14 IEDs. The suspect later told officers he planned to ignite the explosives as officers approached the house.

South Carolina: Police Looking for Group Responsible for Explosion at Community Pool

Submitted by NL0387 on Fri, 08/29/2025 - 15:39

On 5 July 2025 at approximately 0000 hours local time, a group of people entered a closed community pool at Somerset Subdivision, Clover, South Carolina and placed an explosive device inside a trashcan. The explosion created a large fireball and caused an estimated $5,800 in damages. The group of people then fled the scene in a white SUV. Police are asking the public for assistance identifying the group caught on camera causing the explosion.

Georgia: Police Discover 23 Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) During Investigation: One Arrested

Submitted by NL0387 on Fri, 08/29/2025 - 15:16

On 15 July 2025, a 56-year-old male was arrested and charged with 23 counts of possessing, manufacturing, or distributing explosive devices after the Rome Police Department executed a search warrant at a commercial facility. Upon discovering homemade explosive devices at the facility, the State Fire Marshal’s Office, the Floyd County Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were called in to provide additional assistance. Additional information has not been released regarding the IEDs.

Georgia: Police Discover 10 Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) During Investigation: One Arrested

Submitted by NL0387 on Fri, 08/29/2025 - 15:13

On 16 July 2025, a 64-year-old male was arrested and charged with 10 counts of possession of an explosive device after police executed a search warrant at the suspect’s home and found explosive devices and explosive manufacturing materials. According to officials, the devices were unstable and sensitive, and were detonated in a controlled environment by the Floyd County Bomb Squad. Additional information has not been released regarding the IEDs.

Kentucky: Device “went off” at Louisville Hotel, one arrested

Submitted by kfitz0363 on Wed, 08/06/2025 - 09:56

A man is facing more than 40 charges after police said a device "went off" at a hotel in Louisville, KY, causing a fire. Police said around 12:20 p.m. Friday, June 20, 2025, hotel staff were trying to check on a guest who hadn't checked out. When they tried to open the door, an "unknown device went off," police said. It was reported that the Louisville Metro Police Department Bomb Squad located two suspected explosive devices inside the room. ATF and St. Matthews Fire also assisted.

Alabama: Military-style devices found in Shelby County, one arrested

Submitted by kfitz0363 on Wed, 08/06/2025 - 09:47

A Shelby County man faces several charges after deputies found what they call explosives and multiple suspicious devices at a home on South Shades Crest Road. Investigators say the devices were located June 18, 2025, during a court-ordered mental health pickup and search warrant at the home. The Army was called in to remove the devices and everything found, was safely removed.

Kentucky: Explosion leaves two injured at Paducah area church

Submitted by kfitz0363 on Wed, 08/06/2025 - 09:39

On June 16, 2025, two construction workers were injured in an explosion that occurred at Lone Oak First Baptist Church in Paducah, KY, according to the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). After an investigation, it appears that the explosion was not intentional and that it had been caused by fireworks being used in a manner in which they are not designed according to the MCSO. Investigators believe that a sparkler bomb was made by one worker and unwittingly cut by another coworker, causing the explosion.