A Valley Glen homeowner in Los Angeles discovers 20 sticks of live dynamite hidden inside a freezer in her garage, leading to evacuations in the surrounding neighborhood. Los Angeles Police Department officers respond after reports of a suspicious device at the 6100 block of Rhodes Avenue in the morning hours. The Los Angeles Times reports the call comes shortly before 9:30 a.m.; the New York Post places the initial response around 9 a.m. Bomb squad investigators are deployed to assess the explosives and manage the incident. As a precaution, residents in the area are evacuated while the dynamite is treated as an active threat. Details about how the explosives entered the home, who placed them there, and whether any arrests have been made are not provided in the excerpts. Authorities continue their response and investigation following the discovery.
Valley Glen homeowner finds 20 sticks of live dynamite in freezer, prompting evacuations
A Valley Glen homeowner in Los Angeles discovers 20 sticks of live dynamite hidden inside a freezer in her garage, leading to evacuations in the surrounding neighborhood. Los Angeles Police Department...
- A homeowner in Valley Glen reports finding a suspicious device in a garage freezer.
- Police respond to the 6100 block of Rhodes Avenue in the morning after reports of live explosives.
- Investigators identify the items as 20 sticks of live dynamite.
- A Los Angeles Police Department bomb squad is involved in responding to the discovery.
- Police evacuate residents in the surrounding area as a precaution.
A routine cleaning project turned into a major emergency Wednesday after a Valley Glen homeowner uncovered 20 sticks of active dynamite hidden inside a freezer in her garage, prompting evacuations across the neighborhood. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers were called to the 6100 block of Rhodes Avenue at about 9 a.m. after...
2 months agoBomb squad investigators with the Los Angeles Police Department responded to the 6100 block of Rhodes Avenue shortly before 9:30 a.m. following reports of a suspicious device.
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