Pasadena, California – A man has been taken into custody by the Pasadena Police Department for his suspected involvement in more than 150 unexplained explosions within the city over the course of the past two years. The accused individual, Art Leon Berian, aged 62, allegedly triggered these explosions, with 14 incidents occurring within the last fortnight alone.
Berian’s apprehension came about when authorities, investigating the case, incidentally encountered yet another detonation on May 16. While retrieving footage of a prior event, detectives not only heard a loud blast but also witnessed a dense white cloud in close proximity. The subsequent search led them to Berian’s 2013 BMW, one of two vehicles registered under the same owner that had been sighted at previous explosion sites.
Following his detainment, tangible evidence linked to the explosion in question was retrieved from Berian’s vehicle. Subsequently, he was arrested and confined at the Pasadena City Jail. Berian faces accusations of three felony charges related to explosions intended to inflict harm or instill fear; fortunately, no injuries have thus far been reported in connection with these incidents.
Law enforcement officials from the Pasadena Police Department have disclosed that Berian remains in custodial detention without bail, and his scheduled arraignment is now set for May 30. The investigation continues into the motives behind these explosions, with authorities highlighting the seriousness of the charges brought against Berian.