14 Explosive Devices Found at Tennessee Home During Arrest

Disturbing Discovery in Polk County

• ⚠️ Police discovered 14 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) while executing a warrant at a home in Polk County, Tennessee.
• 🎯 The man, Kevin Wade O'Neal, was initially wanted for making violent online threats against public officials.

Attempted Murder Charges

• ⚡ Investigators allege O'Neal attempted to detonate the homemade bombs as officers closed in during his arrest.
• ⚖️ He now faces 11 counts of attempted first-degree murder, nine for the deputies and two for others present in the home.

Suspect's Background and Mental State

• 🧠 A family member stated O'Neal had been struggling with mental health, mental illness, and addiction, and had become increasingly paranoid.
• 🔒 O'Neal is currently being held at the Pulk County Jail, with no word yet on bail.

Law Enforcement Response

• 🚨 Detectives were initially at the home to arrest O'Neal for threats against public officials when the explosives were found.
• 💥 The Chattanooga Police Bomb Squad and ATF responded to the scene; thankfully, none of the devices detonated and no one was injured.
• 🛠️ The discovered IEDs were described as handmade and duct-taped together.