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Indiana: Grenade Discovered in Man’s Possession at Gas Station, 1 Arrested

Submitted by zhatsios on Tue, 05/21/2024 - 09:33

On 1 May 2024, at approximately 1800 hours local time, Muncie Police Department (MPD) officers pulled over a rental pickup truck that had been reported stolen. Officers found a needle on the 38-year-old male suspect and took him into custody. Officers searched the vehicle and discovered a grenade inside a backpack. The Delaware County Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit was called to the scene, and both the nearby gas station and a liquor store were evacuated as a precaution. Bomb technicians removed the device and cleared the scene.

Florida: IID Thrown at Gas Station

Submitted by zhatsios on Tue, 05/21/2024 - 09:31

On 8 May 2024, at approximately 0430 hours local time, an unknown suspect was seen on surveillance footage throwing an improvised incendiary device (IID), described as a suspected Molotov cocktail, into bushes at a Fort Myers gas station on Colonial Boulevard and Winkler Avenue, setting them ablaze. Fort Myers Police Department officers and Fire Department crews responded. No damages were reported, and the investigation is ongoing.

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Poland: Three IIDs Thrown at Historic Synagogue

Submitted by zhatsios on Tue, 05/21/2024 - 09:19

On 1 May 2024, at approximately 0100 hours local time, unknown suspects threw three improvised incendiary devices (IIDs), described as Molotov cocktails, at the Nožyk Synagogue in Warsaw. Warsaw Metropolitan Police responded to the scene and determined that no one had been injured in the attack, although the building sustained minor damage. No further details have been released. An investigation is ongoing.

Mexico: IID Thrown at Transit Police Patrol Vehicle

Submitted by zhatsios on Tue, 05/21/2024 - 09:16

On 29 April 2024, at approximately 1930 hours local time, two unidentified individuals on a motorcycle approached the Monitoring Center of the General Directorate of Traffic and Road Police in Celaya, Guanajuato State, and threw an improvised incendiary device (IID), described as a Molotov cocktail, into the facility’s parking lot and then fled the scene The IID struck the ground near a patrol vehicle and functioned, causing the vehicle to catch on fire. Responding police officers quickly extinguished the flames before the fire could spread further.

Ireland: Pipe Bomb Discovered in Suspect’s Possession, 1 Arrested

Submitted by zhatsios on Mon, 05/20/2024 - 17:27

On 30 April 2024, a 48 year old male suspect was arrested in Finglas after Gardai officers discovered that he was in possession of an IED, described as a pipe bomb, near his residence. The suspect was accused of unlawful possession of a pipe bomb and charged with an offense under section four of the Explosive Substances Act. No further details were provided.

Texas: Pyrotechnics Functioned at Multiple Residences

Submitted by zhatsios on Mon, 05/20/2024 - 17:19

On 27 April 2024, at approximately 0000 hours local time, security footage captured a suspect functioning a pyrotechnic on the front porch of a residence on Betty Drive in New Chapel. The pyrotechnic was described as an M-5000 military pyrotechnic that functioned but did not cause any damage or injuries. According to Smith County Constables, a similar incident involving pyrotechnics occurred at four other addresses on the same night. No further information was released.

Pennsylvania: Explosive Device Discovered in Bag

Submitted by zhatsios on Mon, 05/20/2024 - 17:18

On 25 April 2024, at approximately 2200 hours local time, Slate Belt Regional Police Department officers discovered an explosive device, drugs, and drug paraphernalia in a bag dropped in Nazareth by a wanted suspect fleeing the area. The Bethlehem Bomb Squad responded to the scene to handle the explosive device. The Bangor Police Department, Bushkill Township Police Department, Washington Township Police Department, and Northampton County Sheriff's Office also assisted with the investigation. The 41-year-old male suspect is still at large.

Oregon: Pyrotechnic Device Discovered Following Planned March

Submitted by zhatsios on Mon, 05/20/2024 - 17:15

On 1 May 2024, at approximately 1700 hours local time, Portland Police Bureau Central Precinct (PPBCP) officers were notified of a gathering in the area of Southwest Park Avenue and Southwest Clay Street that likely resulted from a planned march scheduled for the day. At approximately 1830 hours, officers received a report of an explosion and reports that individuals were committing property damage. Officers from across the city responded to assist PPBCP patrol the area.

New York: Explosive Device Discovered in Residential Neighborhood

Submitted by zhatsios on Mon, 05/20/2024 - 17:13

On 29 April 2024, at approximately 1100 hours local time, Yonkers Police Department (YPD) officers responded to a location in the 1060 block of Nepperhan Avenue for a reported discovery of an explosive device. YPD officers confirmed the presence of the device, and the YPD’s Emergency Services Unit requested the assistance of the Westchester County Department of Public Safety’s Hazardous Devices Unit. No further details have been released.

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New Jersey: BMM Discovered in Home, 1 Arrested

Submitted by zhatsios on Mon, 05/20/2024 - 17:11

On 19 April 2024, following a collaborative investigation between Township Police, Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, and federal officials, authorities responded to a residence in Maplewood for reports of a juvenile possessing bomb-making material (BMM). Authorities confirmed that the home contained BMM and arrested the juvenile onsite. The juvenile was charged with possession of explosive materials. No further information was released.