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Tag: Booby Traps
Patrol
South Carolina Man’s Nephew Killed by Booby Trap Reportedly Intended for Police
Thomas Summers, Calhoun County’s Sheriff said the man who rigged the trap is incarcerated in Maryland. According to a press release from the Prince George’s County Police in Maryland, the man is a person of interest in a non-deadly triple shooting.
February 27, 2025
Investigations
Michigan Man Charged with Attempting to Kill Troopers with Booby Traps
Troopers obtained a search warrant and made entry. Police say the suspect had barricaded himself inside the house. After entry, troopers found that the suspect had allegedly set up a booby trap and made other preparations to harm troopers.
February 4, 2021
Patrol
4 Oklahoma Troopers Injured in Gunfight and Explosion Serving Warrant, Suspect Killed
Troopers said the building appeared to be wired with explosives and at least one detonated. The building was consumed by the fire. Troopers used a flash bang during the encounter, but they said it did not start the fire.
May 11, 2018
Patrol
Michigan Legislator Pushes Bill to Outlaw Booby Traps After Officer Injured
There are no laws in Michigan that address booby traps like the one that injured Wyoming officer Dustin Cook at a medical marijuana grow site.
October 27, 2017
Patrol
IN Man Charged with Stalking Officer, Urging People to Booby Trap Police
A Russiaville, IN, man faces several charges, including stalking, after he was accused of threatening officers at the Kokomo Police Department via social media.
April 11, 2017
Patrol
Video: Booby Trap Impales MI Officer at Marijuana Grow Operation
A bed of screws set up to protect a marijuana grow operation seriously injured a Michigan police officer there to investigate a break-in.
February 15, 2017
Patrol
Booby Trap Impales MI Officer at Marijuana Grow Operation
A bed of screws set up to protect a marijuana grow operation seriously injured a Michigan police officer there to investigate a break-in. More Here.
February 15, 2017
Special Units
Colo. Cops Defeat Holmes' 'Death Trap'
Police explosives personnel dismantled the sophisticated booby trap in James Holmes' Aurora, Colo., apartment Saturday that was likely meant to kill police officers.
July 22, 2012
Patrol
Police: Colorado Theater Shooting Suspect's Apartment 'Booby Trapped'
After he was arrested at the scene, the suspect in last night’s deadly Aurora, Colo., movie theater shooting reportedly made a statement to police about explosives being in his apartment. Police are now searching his residence with robots and have evacuated the building and five around it.
July 19, 2012
Patrol
Man Convicted of Trying to Kill Calif. Cops with Booby Traps
A Riverside man with a murderous grudge who tried to kill Hemet police during a series of attacks in 2010 was convicted today of four counts of attempted murder of a peace officer and numerous other felonies.
November 7, 2011
Special Units
Wire Web Trip Wire Detection
Simple Tactical Solutions
The Wire Web tripwire detection system was developed for police officers and soldiers who may have to navigate through a potential tripwire hazard. Spray the string across the intended pathway and the string will hang from the tripwires like icicles in midair.
May 25, 2011
Patrol
Suspicious Packages and Booby Traps
There are hundreds of stories of officers conducting a search and thinking a container of drugs has been located only to discover pipe bombs. With infernal machines, as with guns, knives, and physical assaults, an awareness, a suspicious mind, a professional paranoia, are the first steps toward survival.
May 9, 2011
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