Merced man allegedly caught with improvised explosive devices

“Merced – A 52 year old male has been arrested for possession of improvised explosive devices, along with several other felony charges, in connection with an ongoing investigation.

This evening just after 6 P.M. the Merced PD Detectives Division and the Merced PD Bomb Squad served a search warrant in the 1000 blk of W. 21st St. Officers located improvised explosive devices on the property as well as other evidence of illegal activity. We will update the community as more information becomes available.

The Bomb Squad and the Crime Scene Response Team will be in the area for several hours while we continue to work on this investigation. The residence is secure and there is no active threat to residents in the area.”