Materials used to build explosives were found on Monday during the search of the Stockton home of a man who was arrested Sunday in connection with igniting an explosive device on Saturday.
San Joaquin County Sheriff’s deputies deploy a robot at a home in the 2400 block of west Sonoma Avenue to investigate a possible bomb and bomb making material at a home on the street.
San Joaquin County Sheriff’s deputies deploy a robot at a home in the 2400 block of west Sonoma Avenue to investigate a possible bomb and bomb making materials at a home on the street.
San Joaquin County Sheriff’s deputies cordon off a portion of the 2400 block of west Sonoma Avenue to investigate a possible bomb and bomb making materials at a home on the street.
San Joaquin County Sheriff’s deputies investigate a possible bomb and bomb making materials at a home in the 2400 block of west Sonoma Avenue in Stockton.
(1/11/21)San Joaquin County Sheriff’s deputies investigate a possible bomb and bomb making materials at a home in the 2400 block of west Sonoma Avenue in Stockton. The incident stems from an accident near Alpine Avenue and Ryde Avenue in Stockton on Sunday night. Deputies attempted to make a traffic stop and the suspect led them on a vehicle pursuit. The suspects car crashed into a pickup at Ryde and Alpine. The occupants of the truck were taken to an area hospital with minor injuries as was the suspect for observation. Upon searching the suspect’s car deputies found a suspicious devices and called in the Explosive Ordnance Disposal detail which rendered it safe. On Monday morning deputies served search warrants on three of the suspect’s properties. Two searches came up with negative results. The third property on Sonoma Avenue yielded possible hazardous materials. The Sheriff’s Office called in the FBI for help and used the bomb detail’s robots to help identify the materials. Several nearby residents were advised to evacuate with some leaving the area and others staying. The investigation is expected to continue through Tuesday. CLIFFORD OTO/ THE STOCKTON RECORD
This is the red car James Towles, 50, was driving last night. After a pursuit ensued and rear-ending a truck he was arrested.
Photo of the FBI at the scene.
San Joaquin Sheriff’s Office deputies at the scene.
Russell Altheide, 65, booked into the San Joaquin County Jail for multiple charges, possession of explosives and conspiracy to commit crime.
James Towles, 50, booked into the San Joaquin County Jail for multiple charges: possession of explosives, felony hit and run with injury, possession of cocaine, and possession of “slungshot” illegal weapon. More criminal charges are expected.
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Authorities on Monday evacuated the 2400 block of W. Sonoma Avenue as the home was searched by both the San Joaquin Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team and the FBI.
According to a San Joaquin County Sheriff report, James Towles, 50, was spotted driving a car in west Stockton on Sunday. Towles fled when deputies attempted to stop him. His vehicle rear-ended a truck in the area of Ryde and Alpine avenues. Towles was taken into custody and medical aid was given to passengers in the truck. They appeared to have only minor injuries.
Towles’ vehicle was searched and an item resembling a small explosive was found, authorities reported. The EOD was called to the scene and disposed of the device.
Towles was booked into the San Joaquin County Jail on multiple charges: possession of explosives, felony hit and run with injury, possession of cocaine, and possession of an illegal weapon.
Authorities said the arrest was connected to an event Saturday that also resulted in the arrest of Russell Altheide, 65, on multiple charges including possession of explosives and conspiracy to commit crime.
In that incident, an individual was seen on surveillance video throwing an explosive device at a local church at Alpine and Delaware avenues after a celebration of life.
Record reporter Angelaydet Rocha covers breaking news. She can be reached at [email protected] or on Twitter @ AngelaydetRocha. Support local news, subscribe to The Stockton Record at https://www.recordnet.com/subscribenow.
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