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Explosives lab found during probation check

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The incident happened in the 37100 block of Julian Lane in Palmdale. (Photo by LUIS MEZA)
The incident happened in the 37100 block of Julian Lane in Palmdale. (Photo by LUIS MEZA)

PALMDALE – An east Palmdale street was shut down and more than a dozen homes were evacuated for more than three hours Wednesday after gang detectives searching a probationer’s home found what was thought to be an explosives lab.

The FBI and bomb squad were called to the scene. (LUIS MEZA)
The FBI and bomb squad were called to the scene. (LUIS MEZA)

The sheriff’s arson and explosives team, FBI bomb technicians, and a hazmat team were called to the scene, and the incident ended in the arrest of 25-year-old Michael Debinion, according to a press release from the Sheriff’s Headquarters Bureau. Read it below:

On January 22, detectives from Arson/Explosives Detail (AED) responded to the 37100 block of Julian Lane, Palmdale, to assist Palmdale Operation Safe Streets (OSS) detectives with the discovery of what was thought to be an explosives lab in a garage.

Michael Debinion, who is on felony probation, was arrested. (LUIS MEZA)
Michael Debinion, who is on felony probation, was arrested. (LUIS MEZA)

Detectives had been conducting a probation search of that residence, and while looking for evidence of another crime committed by the resident, they found what appeared to be homemade explosives.

Assisting AED was personnel from the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Hazardous Materials Unit, as well as Special Enforcement Bureau’s, Emergency Services Detail personnel. AED bomb technicians were assisted by Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Bomb Tech personnel and conducted an extensive search of the garage.

They located the requisites for the manufacture of methamphetamine, as well as those for the manufacturer of destructive devices.

The resident, 25 year-old Michael Debinion, who is on felony probation, was arrested for possession of a firearm as a felon. He also has pending charges of possession of bomb making materials and possession of methamphetamine. He was booked at Palmdale Sheriff’s Station and is being held in lieu of $35,000 bail.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Palmdale Sheriff’s Station, Operation Safe Streets at 661-272-2400. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).

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42 comments

42 comments for "Explosives lab found during probation check"

  1. You got my nephew all wrong .he is a great person who loves to experiment. The (bombs) were fire works taken apart . The gun was his great grandfather’s that didn’t work.my brother an his wife work hard .they are not on any government help, so know the whole story before u say something. Last time I checked ur shiat stinks too.we all arent perfect.
    Unkul NBDB

  3. I love how people just get behind cops enforcing laws without ever questioning the laws to begin with. With the exception of actual harm (physical, mental, financial) being done to other people, the only person one should be able to control is themselves. Victimless crimes are only crimes due to unjust laws.

  4. You guys are freaking ediots if you believe everything you read or hear.You should just shut yours mouth and mind your own freaking business. Stop being so judgemental. How would you feel if all y’all where in his place and having all this ediots talk crap about you like they know your life. FYI news reporters always spin there stories around so they can get better ratings and you ediots are falling for it. It’s sad to see what this world is coming to having ediots like you turn against someone you don’t even know. Get your facts straight before even opening your mouths and posting stuff about things you don’t know nothing about.

    • This guys an idiot he ain’t no innocent bomb squad and FBI a sheriff isn’t calling for that kind of backup just for the company he must of been getting to work they need to get rid of dumb ass wanna bees already let me guess the gun wasn’t really a gun and the meth was actually salt? Throw the book at him before he’s on the news for another mass

  5. You can blame the parents for letting their adult offspring live at home still. Hes a grown man still living at home with mommy and daddy, what a looser to the core.

  6. He’s one of my best friends… & he’s the kind of person that like to learn new things.

    BOMB making materials??? Bitttcccchh Pleeeassseee!!!!! So when fourth of July comes around does that mean every firework stand on every parking lot is actually selling bombs.. str8 up. & just because he probably had the complete season of breaking bad does not mean he was manufacturing meth.. all you sons a [removed] can bend over and [removed].. Str8 up Yo!!!

  8. Not one of you are in the right. Not saying he is either. But you all are making asses out of yourselves by ASSuming things, and making assumptions without knowing the Whole truth. Bomb making materials, could be as simple as a book about bombs, or a story about the Oklahoma Bomber that he was reading… His family isn’t a section 8 family… Actually his family is a hard working Mom n Dad plus siblings family,that all have hobs…. They raised their kid right.. Doesn’t mean once one turns 18 they make their own decisions.. He actually is a good perso who still has a lot of growing up to do.. Things aren’t always what they are made out to be…… Speculations are always made before knowing the whole picture. Don’t judge,you wouldn’t want to be judged on over dramatic assumptions

  9. All of you [removed] making rude comments can go else where. That’s MY brother. I live in that house and we pay rent ! We don’t collect welfare or none of that [removed] ! so [removed] off if you guys are going to talk [removed]. The cops exaggerated. They’re making it out to be more than it really was so keep your judgments to yourself. !

    • BALD HEAD, TATTOOS AND PANCHO VILLA MUSTACHE! HHMM?
      HE LOOKS LIKE A CHOLO, WALKS LIKE A CHOLO ACTS LIKE A CHOLO…
      MUST BE A CHOLO!!

    • Ex – felons are required to have house checks and are NOT supposed to have firearms and/or drugs within any of their possession… or are you trying to say their yours or your parents, which is it?!!! What was your UP STANDING CITIZEN of a brother convicted of to have made him a FELON in the first place??? I’m gonna take a guess… he is a gang member and was convicted of either drug manufacturing and/or dealing em’, or burglary and/or some other type of theft, OR some type of violent act against someone… or any combination of those I have listed?!?!? Yeah??? Ohhhh Give Me A F#@%*in’ Break & Shut The F#@% Up!
      Our kids don’t need to grow up in an environment with that SCUM around… Adios WASTE OF GOOD AIR & OUR TAX PLAYERS DOLLARS piece of sh#@!!!

      • Yes, this valley would be so much better if only inhabited by such fine, upstanding, and judgmental citizens such as the poster above. Every “felon”, regardless what his charge, should be executed or exiled on sight? Right, with no trial either?

        The intolerance on this community shown towards any person who has committed a “crime” is ridiculous. There are plenty of people who have become institutionalized due to the stigma our society attaches to crime, regardless of level. I don’t know this guy or his criminal history, neither do you. So please remove the saddle you’ve placed high on your horse. Or perhaps you would like to be judged with the same venom when you slip.

        • Ahem… Not exactly. This community is not intolerant towards EVERY criminal. Apparently, you are allowed to shoot dead your best friend at a stoplight, and you will be honored and praised for all eternity, SO LONG as you are a present or former member of the Lancaster Baptist church.

      • Amen Sick & Tired and THANKS to the Sheriff’s Department! Get all the trash out of here.
        Signed,
        The law abiding working class.

      • Is that true? Ex-felons get home checked? What if they were released under AB109, are not on probation and do not have to wear the ankle monitor like most sex offenders? Are they home checked at random? What if they have never lived where they show on Megans List. Doesn’t anyone care about that? What if they physically live in another county and have never told the desk at Lancaster Station. Does anyone care about that? Just curious, how people get away with soooo much.

  10. Too bad he didn’t have a little weed,Cops woulda went off on this guy and put him away forever then.

  11. Why does everyone have to be so negative, He probably lives with his parents or his wife may have a good job, remember only God can judge!!!

  12. Good job…. To the officers. Q: what’s going on with the Sysytem now? Anyone can do the crime but won’t pay for it? What’s the message In it all?

  13. Are you kidding me? $35,000 bail? All he needs is $3,500 from a bail bondsman and then he’s out of there! Why the heck did he get bail anyways?

    And look at that neighborhood, those looks like some expensive 5-7 bedroom houses.

    • I once pepper-sprayed someone during a drunken 4th of july brawl and was charged with “misuse of pepper spray” and my bail was set at $70,000

  14. AFTER ALL THAT HOOPLA SONG AND DANCE “OH YOUR LIFE IS DANGER!” KEEPING PEOPLE OUT OF THEIR HOMES FOR FIVE HOURS! YES, FIVE HOURS! THIS DIRT BAG ONLY GETS A $35,000 BAIL WOW! REALLY?
    WHATS WRONG WITH OUR JUDICIAL SYSTEM? OR DID OUR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT MAKE A MISTAKE IN IDENTIFYING THE CHEMICALS AND BLEW IT OUT OF PROPORTION? HHMMM??

  15. Living a block away from the actual house I can say we USE to have a wonderful neighborhood. The school was a safe place our kids could play outside. In the past year I have seen children suffer from the loss of their friend, people investigating their back yards before kids go play in them and now with this I’m sure no one will be getting to know new neighbors. Just because the house look nice doesn’t mean the people in them are. People have so many ways if gettig a house and it’s sad to say this area I have lived in for over 7 years has gone to crap! I can’t wait to get out of here and hope that we find a better area. I will give the police credit here they did a great job keeping us residents informed and getting the area cleared! Bravo! Thank you for tryig to keep is a safe!

  16. This is the type of house someone on a felony probation lives in? Really? I wonder why hard-working, ex-military, and the like are living in run down mobile homes?

  17. Hey AVTimes, how about some information on what the earlier felonies were? How long was he out on probation? Is he one of “Jerry’s kids”, you know the ones released early to county authorities because of prison over-crowding?

  18. Prior felonies, now this. Why bother with the trash? Use it for medical experiments, hard labor working the roads, or a bullet. No more Hotel California.

  19. Lame. I remember they arrested my friend for having bomb making materials from fireworks he took apart. They are hyping this incident and using the AV times now as puppets.

    This is not news.

  20. wtf really only a 35,000 bail thats some bull[removed] after all that [removed] they found on him

    • Tell me about it! I got busted for petty theft and got a no bail hold. Then after a month in jail they dropped it to only $50,000! This is BS!

    • No kidding…having lived here since the 50’s, eagerly awaiting retirement so I can get the heck out of here! This place has gone to hell.

  22. Good job cops! We don’t need people like this in our community. Those look like nice houses on that street, I wonder how he could afford to live there.

    • Same way most of the people who have invaded our valley…on our tax dollars. Probably Section 8 and god knows what else, plus selling drugs. A complete waste of skin cells.