Man arrested in Rochester, WA after deputies find homemade explosive
ROCHESTER, Wash. - A man was arrested Wednesday in Rochester after deputies found a homemade explosive device during a search, authorities said.
What they're saying:
According to the Thurston County Sheriff's Office, deputies initially responded to reports of a suspicious person sleeping near a propane fill station. When they arrived, the individual woke up and became combative.
Deputies were able to detain the man after displaying a taser. While at the scene, they learned he had an active arrest warrant.
During a search, deputies found a homemade explosive.
The Washington State Patrol Bomb Squad responded to handle the device.
Further information is limited at this time. Check back for updates.
The Source: Information in this story came from a social media post by the Thurston County Sheriff's Office.
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