{"id":2321409,"date":"2024-08-08T17:51:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-08T21:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/man-arrested-after-rigged-toilets-explode-victimizing-three\/"},"modified":"2024-08-08T17:58:24","modified_gmt":"2024-08-08T21:58:24","slug":"man-arrested-after-rigged-toilets-explode-victimizing-three","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/man-arrested-after-rigged-toilets-explode-victimizing-three\/","title":{"rendered":"Man Arrested After Rigged Toilets Explode, Victimizing Three"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fman-arrested-after-rigged-toilets-explode-victimizing-three%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2321409&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A 46-year-old man\u2062 from San Antonio named Paul Moses Alden has been charged after allegedly setting explosive traps inside <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-to-return-to-full-employment-next-year-if-congress-passes-1-9-trillion-relief-bill-yellen\/\" title=\"US to Return to Full Employment Next Year if Congress Passes .9 Trillion Relief Bill: Yellen\">car wash<\/a> restrooms,\u200c leading to injuries among several\u200d users. His arrest took place on August 2\u2064 following a series of incidents reported at Wash Tub <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/taylor-swift-performs-nashville-concert-in-pouring-rain-after-storm-delay-we-all-look-like-river-otters\/\" title=\"Taylor Swift performs in Nashville despite storm delay, braving pouring rain.\">car washes<\/a>, where loud bangs were heard while customers were using the bathrooms. One victim, a\u2063 car wash \u200demployee, sustained \u2064a burn on her thigh.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chinese-american-socialite-who-rubbed-elbows-with-hillary-clinton-jumps-to-her-death\/\" title=\"Chinese-American Socialite Who Rubbed Elbows with Hillary Clinton Jumps to Her Death\">investigation revealed<\/a> that remnants of small fireworks were found in the restrooms. Security \u2064footage identified Alden entering the bathroom shortly before the explosions and returning again later, suggesting he set the traps \u2063deliberately. He has a prior \u200brecord related to arson, and his most recent charge carries a $50,000 bond. The incidents have been classified among the\u2064 most severe crimes in Texas, highlighting\u200d the serious nature of Alden&#8217;s actions.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/city-san-antonio-spent-300k-just-keep-chick-fil-airport-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">San Antonio<\/a> man is facing charges after allegedly setting explosive traps in car wash toilets, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/colorado-bus-driver-admits-to-slapping-10-year-old-girl-in-face-over-mask\/\" title=\"Colorado Bus Driver Admits To Slapping 10-Year-Old Girl In Face Over Mask\">causing injury<\/a> to multiple victims who attempted to use the rigged facilities.<\/p>\n<p>Paul Moses Alden, 46, was arrested August 2 as the result of a police investigation covering several incidents. He now stands charged with arson causing reckless damage to a building or causing bodily injury or death.<\/p>\n<p>The injuries all occurred at Wash Tub car wash locations in the area.<\/p>\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expressnews.com\/news\/article\/san-antonio-man-explosives-toilet-19628570.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">San Antonio Express News<\/a>, police were initially called to one of the car washes on July 26.<\/p>\n<p>Officers were informed that loud bangs were heard at two separate times from the business&rsquo; water closet, while an employee and little child were using the restroom.<\/p>\n<p>  <script> \t\t\t\tif( ! getCookie( 'ff_subbed' ) ) if( typeof FFADS.replace_ict !='undefined' ) if( FFADS.replace_ict ) eval( FFADS.replace_ict ); \t\t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>One of the victims, an employee of the car wash, reported pain on her right thigh and a small burn.<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-embed\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Man accused of setting explosive booby traps in bathrooms of San Antonio car washes\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/C3IZOIiB0Dc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/next-trump-assassination-attempt-tx-woman-gun-arrested-dc-trump-listed-victim-police-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Police<\/a> were then told of two other incidents at another Wash Tub location.<\/p>\n<p>In the report, an officer wrote that he found remnants of fireworks in the car wash bathroom.<\/p>\n<p>The presence of &ldquo;distinct red paper debris and small white plugs&rdquo; was noted, which the officer linked any number of brands of adult snap fireworks. The small explosives detonate under pressure, such as by crushing or throwing.<\/p>\n<p>A short investigation led authorities right to Alden.<\/p>\n<p>On reviewing security camera videos from the San Antonio Wash Tub, police identified Alden dropping off his vehicle before going into the bathroom and returning to the lobby. As a woman enters he moves seats, seemingly for a better view.<\/p>\n<p>Police were also able to link Alden to the previous two incidents though <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/georgia-secretary-of-state-partially-bends-the-knee-acknowledges-ballots-were-counted-unlawfully-and-in-secret\/\" title=\"Georgia Secretary of State Partially Bends The Knee, Acknowledges \u2018Ballots Were Counted Unlawfully And In Secret\u2019\">security footage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Alden&rsquo;s truck, a 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor, was also identified by officers viewing the footage.<\/p>\n<p>Alden has a previous record in Bexar County relating to a similarly destructive charge.<\/p>\n<p>The Express reports court records show Alden was charged with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/burned-body-found-area-harris-lead-staffer-promoted-arson-2020-ngo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">arson<\/a> in 1995, although there are no details available for that case.<\/p>\n<p>A filing uploaded in Bexar County shows Alden was <a href=\"https:\/\/portal-txbexar.tylertech.cloud\/app\/RegisterOfActions\/#\/5D5ED5467F9358F68AA2C16A8B22078E09D018BE048C90142167B8FB54D58DB9D8CCACC23CA4FFF1401C1297D74EE306C2A550B77523E4AE4D77A11481E0CA330F05A99CF1EB77AA3DACED6E3E7F6373\/anon\/portalembed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">given a $50,000 bond<\/a> on his most recent felony charge.<\/p>\n<p>The Texas Commission on Jail standards lists the charge as one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tcjs.state.tx.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Offense-Severity-Scale.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">crimes of highest severity<\/a> on its ranking scale.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\">  <\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> <label>* Name<\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> <\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> <label>* <\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> <\/div>\n<p> <label>* Message<\/label> <br \/> <textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> <input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\">  <\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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Paul Moses Alden, 46, was taken into custody on August 2 following a police investigation into multiple incidents. He has been charged with arson that led to reckless damage to property or caused bodily harm or death. The injuries occurred at various Wash Tub car wash locations in the vicinity. According to the San Antonio Express News, police were first alerted to one of these car washes on July 26 after loud explosions were heard while an employee and a young child were using the restroom.<\/p>\n<p>One victim, who worked at the car wash, reported experiencing pain in her right thigh along with a minor burn injury. Authorities later learned about two additional incidents at another Wash Tub location. An officer&#8217;s report indicated that remnants of fireworks were discovered in one of the bathrooms. The officer noted &#8220;distinct red paper debris and small white plugs,&#8221; which he associated with various brands of adult snap fireworks that can explode under pressure from crushing or throwing.<\/p>\n<p>A brief investigation quickly pointed authorities toward Alden as a suspect. By reviewing security camera footage from the San Antonio Wash Tub, police observed Alden parking his vehicle before entering the bathroom and then returning to the lobby; he appeared to shift seats for a better view when a woman entered.<\/p>\n<p>Police also connected Alden to earlier incidents through surveillance video analysis; his truck\u2014a 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor\u2014was identified by officers examining this footage. Alden has prior offenses recorded in Bexar County related to similar destructive behavior; court records indicate he was charged with arson back in 1995, though details about that case are not available.<\/p>\n<p>Recent filings show that Alden has been assigned a $50,000 bond for his latest felony charge, which is classified as one of high severity by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2321410,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/lol-3.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[5175,7204,15368,37586,4931],"class_list":["post-2321409","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-arrest","tag-crime","tag-explosion","tag-toilets","tag-victims"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/lol-3.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2321409","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2321409"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2321409\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2321410"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2321409"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2321409"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2321409"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}