Brawley police find explosive device following domestic violence report

October 18, 2025 1:02 PM

Published October 17, 2025 10:49 AM

BRAWLEY, Calif. (KYMA) - An explosive device was found in a Brawley home, according to a press release from Brawley Police Department.

At about 8:30 a.m. on October 16, Brawley Police received a call regarding possible domestic violence involving a gun at 402 S. Eastern Avenue.

Once on scene, officers found a man and woman at the home. The man was then arrested in connection to the call.

Further investigation with a K9 team found an explosive device inside the bathroom.

Neighbors and nearby homes were evacuated.

A bomb removal team was able to disarm the device and the area was then deemed safe.

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