09/25/2026
Sequim Police Department Investigation Update 9/25/2026
On Sunday, September 20, a loud explosion was reported in the 100 block of West Cedar Street. Sequim Police and Clallam County Fire District 3 responded immediately.
Based on witness statements, investigators learned that an object was thrown through an open apartment window and exploded near people inside the residence. Law enforcement officers and medics arrived within minutes. Three people were inside the apartment at the time of the explosion. An adult male in his 40s sustained substantial injuries to the right side of his body and arm. No other injuries were reported.
The Federal Bureau of Alcohol, To***co, Fi****ms, and Explosives (ATF) processed the crime scene that evening. The Washington State Patrol Crime Scene Response Team completed additional processing of the scene the following day. Examination of evidence recovered by ATF will assist investigators in determining the type of device that caused the explosion.
The Sequim Police Department has also received investigative assistance from the Port Angeles Police Department, Clallam County Sheriff’s Office, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, and Olympic Peninsula Narcotics Enforcement Team (OPNET).
On Monday, September 21, investigators obtained multiple search warrants. These warrants resulted in the seizure of a vehicle believed to be involved in the incident and the ex*****on of a separate search warrant at a Sequim-area residence.
On Thursday, September 24, Sequim Police served an additional search warrant at a second Sequim-area residence and arrested the 30-year-old resident.
Additional interviews, review and analysis of evidence, and possible search warrants still need to occur as the investigation continues.
Based on evidence recovered at the crime scene, evidence obtained through subsequent search warrants, and interviews conducted by law enforcement, investigators believe the involved apartment was the intended location, and there is no known ongoing threat to the public. Based on information available at this stage of the investigation, there is no indication that this incident was motivated by race or another protected class. Our thoughts remain with the victims and all those affected by this incident as we work diligently to resolve this case.
