In Glendale, California, police operations intensified when a bomb squad was deployed following a man’s arrest. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon at an apartment complex located on Los Feliz Road at Gardena Avenue. Glendale police were executing a search warrant as part of their investigation.
Details of the Arrest and Bomb Squad Involvement
The investigation began on Monday night when officers apprehended a man during a traffic stop around 8 p.m. in the 3000 block of W. Los Feliz Boulevard. This arrest was made due to outstanding warrants against the suspect.
Subsequently, the suspect’s vehicle was towed to a yard at Flower Street and Sonora Avenue. On Tuesday, concern over suspicious items in the vehicle prompted the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Bomb Squad to intervene. Several surrounding areas were evacuated as the bomb squad conducted a thorough examination of the vehicle.
Search Warrant Executed
Following the examination of the vehicle, Glendale police executed a search warrant on an apartment connected to the investigation. This occurred around noon on Tuesday and was in response to the suspicious items discovered earlier.
Residents’ Experience
- Residents reported being awakened by police officers.
- They were instructed to evacuate their apartments due to the ongoing bomb scare.
Glendale police have not confirmed whether any concerning materials were found within the apartment or if additional arrests were made during the operations on Tuesday. They also clarified that this investigation is unrelated to the Turtle Island Liberation Front terror probe.
FBI Involvement
Agents from the FBI are providing assistance in the ongoing investigation. As the situation continues to develop, authorities have not provided further details regarding the findings or future steps in this case.
