UPDATE: ATF is offering a $5,000 reward for information, it was some teenagers (Don't know her....) car lt looks like someone shoved a pipe bomb or something in the trunk....
Contact: Vera Fedorak, ATF PIO
(313) 259-7917
or Sgt. Greg Perttunen, Livonia PD
(734) 466-2318
For Immediate Release
www.atf.gov
December 27, 2005
REWARD OFFERED IN LIVONIA EXPLOSION
DETROIT -- Valerie J Goddard, Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Detroit Field Division, announced today that ATF has entered the investigation of an explosion that occurred early this morning, Dec. 27 in Livonia.
The Livonia Police Department responded to the scene of an explosion that occurred at approximately 12:00 a.m. on Danzig Street, north of Joy Road. The explosion caused damage to a vehicle parked on Danzig. At the request of the Livonia Police Department, ATF agents responded and conducted the on-scene investigation, collecting debris for laboratory analysis. ATF agents and Livonia investigators are conducting interviews and the investigation is continuing.
On Nov. 24, Grosse Pointe police in conjunction with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department served a state search warrant at the residence. Among the items seized were 22 firearms (several of which were loaded), a large amount of ammunition, cocaine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, commercial explosives, a police officer's badge, a bulletproof vest and numerous items believed to be stolen property.
Investigators are requesting the public’s help in solving this crime. A reward of up to $5,000 is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the incident..
Fincham said, “This home and its drug operation has been a burden on the community in general and the residents of the Grosse Pointes in particular. The fact that the drug dealer in this case is being charged federally will ensure that he receives the maximum penalty possible.”
Anyone with information is requested to call either the toll-free ATF Hotline at 1-888-ATF-BOMB (1-888-283-2662) or the Livonia Police Department at (734) 466-2470.
www.atf.gov/press/fy06press/field/122705det_livoniaexplosion.htm