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Explosives Prompt West Bountiful Evacuation
27 Apr
Summary
- Residents evacuated due to discovery of explosives.
- Explosives found near dynamite and fuel tank.
- An 80-year-old man faces multiple felony charges.

An evacuation order was issued for a neighborhood in West Bountiful, Utah, due to the discovery of explosives. The affected area is near 1450 North and 1100 West, with residents instructed to leave until 10 a.m. A temporary shelter is available at the city park.
This situation arose after police responded to a domestic violence call on April 25th at the home of Dwayne Raymond Hughes, 80. During the arrest of his son, it was revealed that Hughes possessed explosives. Officers found dynamite near a 2500-gallon diesel fuel tank and fireworks on the property.
Hughes has been booked into the Davis County Jail without bail and faces charges including felony possession of an explosive and reckless endangerment. The police have not confirmed if this discovery is directly linked to the current evacuation order.