Homemade Archives

Man Arrested After Homemade Pipe Bomb Explodes in Car During Traffic Stop, Another Man Found with Guns and Drugs.

Palatka, Florida – Following an explosion incident that left a Putnam County deputy hospitalized, a second individual has been taken into custody. Charles Legault, aged 60, was arrested by deputies on Friday after a homemade pipe bomb detonated in his vehicle during a routine traffic stop. The arrest came after authorities discovered firearms and narcotics in Legault’s possession before the explosion occurred. In a further development, a search of Legault’s residence on Wednesday led to …

Fatal Explosion in Wichita Apartment Complex Possibly Linked to Illegal Homemade Fireworks

WICHITA, Kan. – Authorities in Wichita, Kansas, are investigating a tragic incident that occurred in a southeast Wichita apartment complex. A person lost their life in an explosion that took place in a detached garage, with suspicions arising that the individual may have been involved in the production of illegal homemade fireworks. According to Wichita Police Lieutenant Aaron Moses, initial findings suggest that the victim was in the process of mixing an unknown substance at …

Man to Face Trial for Homemade Explosion Near Downtown Colorado Springs

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – A man accused of detonating a homemade explosive device near downtown Colorado Springs is set to face all charges against him in an upcoming trial. Edward Kiley appeared in court for a preliminary hearing, with the prosecution focusing on the charge of first degree arson among others that Kiley was arrested for. The arrest stemmed from a loud explosion in downtown Colorado Springs at the intersection of Costilla and El Paso …

Man Arrested After Homemade Firework Causes Evacuation at Southern California Shopping Center

TUSTIN, Calif. – A man was taken into custody on Tuesday for allegedly igniting a homemade firework near a shopping center in Southern California, according to the police. The incident took place at The Village at Tustin Legacy, prompting the evacuation of several businesses. There were no injuries or damages reported. The spokesperson for Regency Centers, Eric Davidson, confirmed the evacuation and stated that the businesses affected included Chipotle. Tustin Police Lt. Matt Nunley disclosed …

Fatal Crash of Homemade Aircraft off California Coast Raises Safety Concerns for Home-Built Planes

HALF MOON BAY, California – A home-built airplane that crashed into the ocean off the California coast is raising concerns about the safety of amateur-built aircraft, part of a growing hobby across the country. The single-engine Cozy Mark IV, which crashed south of San Francisco, was constructed over nearly a decade, one of thousands of similar planes registered with the Federal Aviation Administration. The crash resulted in the loss of four lives, with only one …