Pittsburg: Man Suspected of Leaving Behind Explosive Device Arrested

On Sunday September 28^th, a suspicious item was located in the 1500 Block of Somers Street (Several flares wrapped together with rifle rounds).  This item met the criteria of an explosive device and the Walnut Creek Bomb Squad responded and detonated the device for precautionary measures.  Gregory Alexander the tenant of this location had been recently evicted; however his possessions were still at the residence.

Officers identified Alexander as the owner of this device as well as firearm that was found inside of the residence.  Pittsburg Police Investigators contacted and arrested Gregory Alexander on Monday September 29^th; he admitted to possessing this device.  Gregory has a prior felony conviction.

Charges were filed by the District Attorney’s Office for possession of a destructive device and weapons charges.  He remains in custody with a $1,220,000.00 bail.

Information provided by the Pittsburg Police Department

Here is the information from Sunday

There is a Shelter in Place emergency in Central Ave and MacArthur Ave area of Pittsburg due to controlled detonation of an explosive device.
People in the Central Ave and MacArthur Ave in Pittsburg are advised to take shelter in the nearest place of safety due to a controlled detonation of an explosive device. Go inside, and close all windows and doors. Stay off the phone unless you need to report a life-threatening emergency at your location. Stay indoors for the next two hours unless you receive further official instructions.

This has been a message from the Pittsburg Police Department.

Update:
By 10:35 pm, the alert had been cancelled.  The call originally came in around 9:19 pm on Somers St. in Pittsburg. The item was believed to be several road flares with rifle shells. The item was left being by a former tenant who was evicted a few weeks ago. The Walnut Creek Bomb Squad was on scene and set off the device.