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id: 537ee83828
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-13 12:57 MST
updated: 2026-11-13 14:41 MST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Convicted felon accused of throwing explosive at Mesa patrol car

Court documents say a convicted felon threw an explosive device at a Mesa patrol car with an officer inside. Video helped police arrest two men.

Section: [Public Safety](/phoenix/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Mesa Police Department](/phoenix/wiki/mesa-police-department.md)

## Coverage

- [FOX 10 Phoenix (KSAZ)](https://www.fox10phoenix.com/video/fmc-rfk6x42yttkv9fhy), 2026-11-13 12:57 MST: Explosion targets Mesa police officer l FOX 10 Talks
- [AZFamily (KTVK 3TV / CBS 5 KPHO)](https://www.azfamily.com/2026/11/13/convicted-felon-accused-throwing-explosive-mesa-officers-patrol-car/), 2026-11-13 14:41 MST: Convicted felon accused of throwing explosive at Mesa officer’s patrol car

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