Florida man arrested after claiming ‘dirty bomb’ in truck following crash, police say

Central Florida man arrested after 'dirty bomb' scare in Haines City on Friday

The Haines City Police Department said a man has been arrested after a bomb scare following an overnight crash in a Publix parking lot

‘Dirty Bomb’ Panic: Florida Crash Investigation Unearths Radioactive Device, Arsenal Of Weapons

HAINES CITY, Fla. – What began as a routine investigation into a vehicle crash outside a Publix spiraled into a major overnight operation involving federal agents, a bomb squad, and road closures after a driver claimed to have a “dirty bomb” inside his truck. The incident started late Friday, December 5, 2025, when Haines City […] ‘Dirty Bomb’ Panic: Florida Crash Investigation Unearths Radioactive Device, Arsenal of Weapons

Florida man arrested after claiming ‘dirty bomb’ in truck following crash, police say

A Florida man faces multiple charges after he told police he had a “dirty bomb” in his truck following a crash, according to a news release.Haines City police said they responded to the Publix located at 39883 Highway 27 in Davenport “late Friday evening” in reference to a crash involving a Chevrolet Silverado.According to the release, officers made contact with the driver, identified as 43-year-old Benjamin Donald Johnson, who refused multiple …

Man claims to have 'dirty bomb' at traffic crash, Haines City police say

Police say a man involved in a traffic crash claimed to have a radioactive bomb in his truck. A bomb squad was called in.

Publix crash sparks ‘dirty bomb’ scare in Polk County

Benjamin Donald Johnson, 43, arrested in Davenport, FL after crashing into Publix and telling police he had a “dirty bomb.” Device was a soil-testing gauge; guns, ammo, cannabis also found.

Bomb squad responds after Davenport car crash suspect claims to have a 'dirty bomb'

Editors note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated the responding bomb squad was from the Tampa Police Department. The bomb technician was actually from the FBI, and representatives from the Bureau of Fire, Arson and Explosives, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement also assisted with the investigation. The story has been updated [...]