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Forest City Police Department
Sunday January 29th, 2023 :: 02:43 p.m. EST

Advisory

Early Morning Controlled Detonation by FCPD

On Saturday 1/28 into Sunday morning, Officers with the Forest City Police Department along with Rutherford County Sheriffs Office responded to 440 Old Wagy Rd. Forest City, in reference to a subject threatening suicide. Upon arrival, responding officers heard a gunshot come from the backyard of the residence. The suspect, Phillip Bradley Hollar, eventually dropped his weapon and was taken into custody. During an interview, Hollar disclosed that he had set up multiple improvised explosive devices in the backyard. Based on the information officers applied for a search warrant, which was granted for the property. At this point officers requested the assistance of the NCSBI Explosive Ordinance Unit as well as the ATF. After hours of searching the yard, the Explosive Ordinance Unit  were able to locate and disassemble the devices. At approximately 03:30 this morning, the Bomb Unit and FCPD conducted a controlled explosion of the explosive materials.


We apologize for the late night detonation. However, in accordance with policies and procedures, we were forced to dispose of the explosive materials as soon as possible. 

Phillip Bradley Hollar has been charged with one count of Possession of a Weapon of Mass Destruction. 

Throughout the investigation there was no danger to the public. Additionally, because of the controlled nature of the ordinance disposal there is no additional danger to the public or the officers involved in the investigation.

Address/Location
Forest City Police Department
187 S Church St
Forest City, NC 28043

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-245-5555

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