SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Sacramento Police Department [SPD] arrested a 35-year-old man for what they say was attempted possession of a weapon of mass destruction.
According to Sacramento police, David Wolpert, 35, was arrested after authorities said they found materials to make explosives in his apartment.
On Saturday, Sacramento police had arrived to an apartment on the 5900 block of 15th avenue, near 58th Street, for a welfare check on Wolpert.
Arriving officers contacted him, noting that he was home alone and the only resident of the apartment. As officers spoke with him, they saw materials, chemicals, and equipment in the apartment that are used in making explosives.
SPD’s Explosive Ordnance Detail eventually took over the investigation with fire personnel and other law enforcement, and neighbors were evacuated as a precaution due to the potentially dangerous materials, chemicals, and equipment in the apartment.
Sacramento police said there was no specific threat to a person, place, or location at any point and added that they have not located any explosives during the investigation.
Those with any information on this incident can call Sacramento Police Department's dispatch center at 916-808-5471 or call Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at 916-443-HELP.
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