Police arrest man believed to be South Sacramento serial bomber

Morning headlines - 03/22/2023

SACRAMENTO -- A person of interest has been arrested in relation to recent explosions in South Sacramento that resulted in property damage, according to Sacramento Police Department. 

In August 2022, police announced explosions heard in Sacramento were from improvised explosive devices.

Together with other local agencies, including Elk Grove Police Department, Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, and FBI Sacramento, a search warrant was served at the home of the suspect, who was identified as 61-year-old Robert Ziganto. 

Ziganto was arrested and booked at the Sacramento County Main Jail on felony charges of possession of an explosive, possession of a destructive device/explosive in a public place, and possession of the ingredients to make a destructive device. Bail has been set at $100,000.

Investigations are ongoing and the Sacramento Police Department is urging anyone with information to contact the dispatch center at (916) 808-5471 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-4357. You can also submit an anonymous tip using the free "P3 Tips" app.

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