Hanford police arrested Rian Branch, a man with prior military service, for a major illegal fireworks bust involving evacuated homes and an elaborate operation.

Hanford police arrested a man with prior military service for a major illegal fireworks bust that led to several homes being evacuated. The suspect, Rian Branch, was connected to a large and elaborate illegal fireworks sales operation. Police served a search warrant at his home, finding stacks of illegal firework packages, items used to make homemade fireworks, and a homemade firearm known as a "ghost gun."

June 14, 2024
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