What was found near the 605 Freeway in El Monte?

A suspicious device, described as a 'possible destructive device,' was found near the 605 Freeway in El Monte.

Who is investigating the suspicious device in El Monte?

Los Angeles County arson detectives and the Arson and Explosives Detail are investigating the suspicious device.

Was anyone arrested in connection with the El Monte device?

The driver of the vehicle where the device was found was arrested, but on charges unrelated to the suspicious item.

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Suspicious Device Found Near 605 Freeway in El Monte

13 Jan

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Summary

A suspicious device was discovered near the 605 Freeway in El Monte.
Arson detectives are investigating the object found at a traffic stop.
The driver was arrested for unrelated charges at the scene.

Suspicious Device Found Near 605 Freeway in El Monte

Los Angeles County arson detectives are actively investigating a suspicious device that was found near the 605 Freeway in El Monte. The discovery occurred around 3 p.m. on Monday when deputies initiated a traffic stop in a strip mall parking lot.

During the stop, deputies located what they described as a 'possible destructive device' within the driver's vehicle. The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to the scene, and as of 4:30 p.m., confirmed that no medical assistance was required. Detectives from the Arson and Explosives Detail were also dispatched.

Investigators utilized a remote-controlled robot to examine the vehicle and the suspicious object, removing various items. The driver, who has not been publicly identified, was taken into custody at the scene on charges separate from the device investigation.