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Texas Woman Arrested for Testing Homemade Molotov Cocktails

2/24/2026

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Jamia Howell (Texas woman) was arrested for allegedly testing Molotov cocktails and causing fires in Commerce, Texas.
An officer spotted Howell near a fire at Centennial Park, triggering a 36-hour investigation.
She had nine homemade bombs and a lighter in her backpack, according to police.
Howell reportedly admitted testing the devices at various locations while in custody and faces arson and possession of a prohibited weapon charges.

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Jamia Howell (Texas woman) was arrested for allegedly testing Molotov cocktails and causing fires in Commerce, Texas.
An officer spotted Howell near a fire at Centennial Park, triggering a 36-hour investigation.
She had nine homemade bombs and a lighter in her backpack, according to police.
Howell reportedly admitted testing the devices at various locations while in custody and faces arson and possession of a prohibited weapon charges.