Arrests made in Mesa house explosion
MESA, Ariz. - Two people accused of setting off an explosion at a home in Mesa have been arrested.
The incident happened at around 9:30 p.m. on June 13 at a home near Country Club Drive and Guadalupe Road.
Homeowner Nicholas Scherr says he got an alert on his Ring camera that someone was outside.
Footage from the doorbell camera showed a device flying onto his porch and combusting instantly, leaving behind a thick cloud of dust and debris. A person was also seen running away.
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"I saw a big white light and a bunch of smoke and I got hit with a bunch of stuff, and you just don’t know what to expect," Scherr said. "I thought it was a gunshot because of feeling stuff hit me. I thought I was shot.
The explosion caused extensive damage to the front entryway, causing thousands of dollars worth of damage. Scherr was not seriously hurt.
Mesa Police believe the explosive device was a firework.
On June 19, police said 19-year-old Eliyzar Frias and 18-year-old Daniel Traynor were arrested in connection to the incident.
Both suspects were booked into jail and are accused of multiple charges, including aggravated assault and criminal damage.