California: Man arrested for allegedly planting bomb near San Jose businesses


San Jose police arrested a 56-year-old man they believe plated a viable improvised explosive device near businesses last week, forcing evacuations and the bomb squad to dispose of the device.

It happened near Ridder Park Drive and Fox Lane last Wednesday. The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office says a suspicious device was found behind a mental health resource center called Community Solutions in San Jose. But police only learned of this device, after getting a bizarre call.

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Source: ABC7 News


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