(CNS) - Potentially hazardous materials found in a Riverside house led to evacuations today.
According to Riverside police, undisclosed substances that could be explosive were found in a single-story home at 8258 Oakhurst Place, where a man was arrested on suspicion of recklessly discharging a firearm.
William Laurence Hunziker, 46, was arrested about 2 p.m. Tuesday after neighbors called police and reported him shooting into the air.
Hunziker was booked into the Southwest Detention Center in Murrieta in lieu of $1 million bail.
"After contacting him, officers went into the house to check the welfare of an elderly woman," Riverside police Lt. Guy Toussaint told City News Service. "In the process of doing a safety sweep of the residence, officers noticed materials in boxes that could be explosive."
The woman, whose relationship to Hunziker could not be confirmed, was removed from home taken elsewhere, Toussaint said.
Riverside police bomb squad investigators were called to the dwelling to conduct a search. After determining that the operation could involve risk to surrounding residences, police, with the assistance of the federal Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, evacuated eight houses this morning, Toussaint told CNS.
"We've got agents going in there with bomb suits ... systematically moving things, slowly making sure the items they're picking up are safe," BATFE Agent Chris Hoffman told reporters at the property.
According to Toussaint, the operation could wrap up tonight or extend into Thursday morning.
Certain projects, such as adding a well thought-out family room can be a wise investment, as they do add to the value of the home. Other projects, however, allow little opportunity to recover the costs when it's time to sell.
Certain projects, such as adding a well thought-out family room can be a wise investment, as they do add to the value of the home. Other projects, however, allow little opportunity to recover the costs when it's time to sell.
People who follow the ancient practice of yoga may be getting an added health boost, with a new study suggesting it can fight high blood pressure -- also known as hypertension.
People who follow the ancient practice of yoga may be getting an added health boost, with a new study suggesting it can fight high blood pressure -- also known as hypertension.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:38 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:38:08 GMT
FBI officials say a joint task force has taken down at least a dozen senior members of the 18th Street gang in a series of early morning raids. The suspects have been arrested for numerous charges.
FBI officials say a joint task force has taken down at least a dozen senior members of the 18th Street gang in a series of early morning raids. The suspects have been arrested for numerous charges.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:36 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:36:01 GMT
A scant turnout is expected Tuesday when voters choose between two City Hall regulars who failed to bring much sparkle to the contest to succeed Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, who exits office July 1.
A scant turnout is expected Tuesday when voters choose between two City Hall regulars who failed to bring much sparkle to the contest to succeed Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, who exits office July 1 after two up-and-down terms.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:06 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:06:07 GMT
We had plans to do a story at Ralph Waldo Emerson Middle School at 9:30am. A terrific story about how school choirs are working together to get the arts education that is sometimes lost to budget cuts.
We had plans to do a story at Ralph Waldo Emerson Middle School at 9:30am. A terrific story about how school choirs are working together to get the arts education that is sometimes lost to budget cuts.
The California Public Utilities Commission has reached a proposed $37 million settlement with Southern California Edison over the October 2007 Malibu Canyon Fire.
The California Public Utilities Commission has reached a proposed $37 million settlement with Southern California Edison over the October 2007 Malibu Canyon Fire.
Monday, May 20 2013 1:33 PM EDT2013-05-20 17:33:25 GMT
A big rig carrying about 35,000 pounds of grapes crashed through the center divider of the eastbound Foothill (210) Freeway in Monrovia today.
A big rig carrying about 35,000 pounds of grapes crashed through the center divider of the eastbound Foothill (210) Freeway in Monrovia today, blocking some lanes but resulting in no injuries, the California Highway Patrol reported.
Monday, May 20 2013 10:51 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:51:01 GMT
Los Angeles World Airports plans to name the grand new central hall of the LAX international terminal the "Antonio R. Villaraigosa Pavilion," it was reported today.
Los Angeles World Airports plans to name the grand new central hall of the LAX international terminal the "Antonio R. Villaraigosa Pavilion," it was reported today.
