Homeowner finds 20 sticks of live dynamite in freezer, prompting evacuations in Valley Glen
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- A homeowner in Valley Glen was doing some cleaning in her garage on Thursday morning when she made a shocking discovering — 20 sticks of live dynamite lurking in the back of an old freezer, authorities said.
- Bomb squad investigators with the Los Angeles Police Department responded to the 6100 block of Rhodes Avenue shortly before 9:30 a.m. following reports of a suspicious device, according to a department spokesperson.
- Warner Castillo spoke with KTLA at the scene and said that the homeowner had no clue the dynamite sticks were in her garage or where they came from.
Police investigate in Valley Glen, where a homeowner found explosives Thursday morning. (KTLA-TV) By Clara Harter Staff Writer Follow June 3, 2026 5:52 PM PT 2 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
A homeowner in Valley Glen was doing some cleaning in her garage on Thursday morning when she made a shocking discovering — 20 sticks of live dynamite lurking in the back of an old freezer, authorities said.
Bomb squad investigators with the Los Angeles Police Department responded to the 6100 block of Rhodes Avenue shortly before 9:30 a.m. following reports of a suspicious device, according to a department spokesperson. Neighbors around the home were evacuated as a precautionary measure.