Kuna man arrested for possession of explosive materials

ADA COUNTY, ID — Tyson Jardine, 37, of Kuna, was arrested July 26 on a series of charges related to explosive materials.

On the evening of July 24, officers from the Kuna Police Department were dispatched to a residence near East 4th Street and Orchard Avenue in Kuna for a report of suspicious circumstances.

During our investigation, possible explosives and numerous suspicious chemicals were found in the garage. Boise Police Bomb Squad responded to the scene to evaluate the devices and chemicals.

The devices were confirmed to be explosive in nature. Neighbors in the immediate area were encouraged to evacuate.

At that time, partner organizations including the FBI, Joint Terrorism Task Force, and Idaho National Guard 101st Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team were deployed to assist with the assessment, processing, removal, and destruction of the devices and chemicals. Preliminary information indicated that there was no mass destruction threat to public safety.

Additionally, Tyson had not been seen by friends and family for approximately two weeks and was believed to be in the Pine/Featherville area of ​​Elmore County, where cell phone coverage was limited.

The Ada County Sheriff’s Office ACTION Team and Ada Metro SWAT, in conjunction with the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office, located Tyson at a campsite near Pine.

When confronted by police, Tyson attempted to flee in his vehicle. Tyson backed into a Meridian Police armored vehicle and then struck the Ada Metro Bearcat armored vehicle, damaging both vehicles.

Tyson was subsequently taken into custody without further incident and booked into the Elmore County Jail without bail. Tyson was in possession of a firearm at the time of his arrest.

Tyson will be extradited to the Ada County Jail pending arraignment. He was charged with five counts of felony unlawful possession of an explosive.

The case remains under investigation and additional charges may be filed.