Incidents involving explosive devices on New Year's Day
A Virginia man, Jordan Alexander Sweetman, was arrested with homemade explosives in a stolen vehicle. Authorities found explosive materials resembling homemade explosives in the vehicle and conducted a controlled detonation. Two other incidents involving explosive devices occurred on New Year's Day, including an attack in New Orleans and a suicide involving a combat veteran in front of the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas.
Key Points
- Jordan Alexander Sweetman arrested with homemade explosives in a stolen vehicle.
- Explosive devices resembling homemade explosives found in the stolen vehicle.
- Incidents in New Orleans and Las Vegas involving explosive devices and tragic outcomes.
Pros
- Law enforcement successfully detained the suspect with homemade explosives.
- Authorities conducted a controlled detonation of the explosive devices found in the stolen vehicle.
Cons
- Tragic loss of life in the incident on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.
- Suicide involving a combat veteran struggling with PTSD in Las Vegas.