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San Diego County man arrested for placing fake bombs in Carlsbad
Authorities arrested Alejandri Gomez after discovering fake explosive devices made of PVC pipes near Carlsbad businesses, including McClellan-Palomar Airport. The incident prompted evacuations and road closures on Thursday morning.
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The incident caused temporary disruptions to local business operations and airport access, and resulted in criminal charges against a local resident.
Key Facts
- Alejandri Gomez was arrested by the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.
- The suspect is charged with placing a false bomb.
- The suspect is charged with threatening to use a weapon of mass destruction.
- Fake explosive devices were constructed using PVC pipes.
- The devices were discovered near multiple Carlsbad businesses.
- McClellan-Palomar Airport was identified as one of the sites where devices were found.
- The incident occurred on Thursday morning.
- Authorities evacuated the area and closed local roads in response to the discovery.
Who's Mentioned
organizationCarlsbad Police Department“Law enforcement agency that responded to the scene and made the arrest”locationCarlsbad“The city where the incident occurred.”organizationSan Diego County Sheriff's Office Bomb/Arson Unit“The law enforcement unit that responded to the scene.”organizationSan Diego County Sheriff’s Office Bomb/Arson Unit“Unit that responded to investigate the suspicious items”personLeobardo AlejandriGomez“42-year-old suspect arrested in connection with the incident”personAlejandri Gomez“The individual arrested and charged in connection with the fake bombs.”locationCarlsbad Public Works Department“Location near where the items were found”location5900 block of El Camino Real“Site of the incident”locationMcClellan-Palomar Airport“Nearby facility affected by the security response”