VANCOUVER — Vancouver Police have arrested a Vancouver man they believe is responsible for two incidents involving explosives.
On July 29, and again on Oct. 2, Vancouver Police responded to two incidents where improvised explosive devices were detonated in the parking lot at the St. James Apartments at 11022 NE 18th Street.
Through an extensive investigation, a Vancouver Police Arson Investigator developed probable cause to arrest Pedro Franco-Gonzalez and to search his residence. With assistance from the SW Washington SWAT team, the Vancouver Police Department Major Crimes Unit, the Domestic Violence Unit and the Metro Explosive Disposal Unit, a search warrant was served at Franco-Gonzalez’ apartment. Numerous pounds of explosive material, several Improved Explosive Devices, guns and drugs were recovered from the residence.
On Nov. 18, Franco-Gonzalez was booked into the jail for Arson 1, Possessing Prohibited Explosive Devices and Possession with Intent to Deliver. Additional search warrants are yet to be served and additional charges are expected.
The investigation is ongoing and no further information is available at this time.
