Multiple Arrests for Illegal Fireworks Sales, Launching in California, North Carolina, West Virginia

Multiple incidents involving illegal fireworks sales and usage have been reported across several U.S. states during recent weeks. In San Diego County, authorities arrested Isaac Mandujano for selling illegal fireworks and possessing a loaded firearm without a permit, while another suspect was caught igniting dangerous fireworks near an elementary school. In Iredell County, North Carolina, Randall Chance Millsaps and Dalton Wayne McAlister were arrested and charged with felony and misdemeanor counts after shooting fireworks at an occupied home from a moving vehicle, causing property damage; a female passenger was also charged with underage drinking. Meanwhile, in West Virginia, the State Fire Marshal's office uncovered two illegal fireworks operations: one at a Barboursville warehouse and another involving roadside sales in Chapmanville, resulting in citations and seizure of fireworks. These incidents highlight ongoing challenges in enforcing fireworks regulations and public safety laws across various jurisdictions.