Date: July 5, 2021
Incident: Possession of Destructive Materials
Location: 1300 Block of N. Chestnut Ave. Rialto, CA. 92376
Case: #932106123
Synopsis:
On July 4, 2021, at approximately 9:16 P.M., the Rialto Police Department received numerous 9-1-1 calls reference an explosion at a residence in the 1300 block of N. Chestnut Avenue. Officers responded to the scene and found evidence of an explosion in the backyard of the residence. Officers located numerous pyrotechnic platforms and evidence of large amounts of illegal fireworks in the backyard of the home. The explosion caused structural damage. Multiple neighbors reported their home windows being damaged due to the explosion. There were no reported injuries associated with this incident.
The incident is still under investigation. The Rialto Police Department is requesting that anyone who may have information related to this incident, call (909) 820-2650. Witnesses can also anonymously report information through WeTip at (800) 782-7463.
Natalie Aguirre
Community Outreach Specialist
(909) 421-4924
[email protected]
