Another Suspect Arrested in Las Vegas Restaurant Explosion

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Las Vegas police have made another arrest in connection with an explosion at Piero's Italian cuisine restaurant on November 13, 2026. Robert Schwieger, 52, was booked into the Clark County Detention Center and faces arson charges. The explosion occurred in the early morning when two men arrived at the business on foot and by scooter, with one man approaching the restaurant with a package and lighting a fuse, causing it to explode a few minutes later.

Why it matters

This is the latest development in an ongoing investigation into the November 2026 explosion at Piero's, which was initially described as an "improvised explosive device" that caused damage to the restaurant near the Las Vegas Strip. The arrest of multiple suspects suggests this was a coordinated attack, raising concerns about public safety and security in the popular tourist area.

The details

According to police, the explosion occurred around 3 a.m. on November 13, 2026 in the 300 block of Convention Center Drive. Two men arrived at the business, with one approaching with a package that he then lit a fuse on, causing it to explode a few minutes later. In December 2026, police had already arrested two other suspects, Sarah Hernandez and Philip Gonzalez, who were indicted in the case. John Navarro and Joseph Gutierrez were also previously arrested in connection with the incident.

• The explosion occurred in the early morning of November 13, 2026.
• In December 2026, police arrested Sarah Hernandez and Philip Gonzalez in connection with the incident.
• Robert Schwieger was most recently arrested and booked into the Clark County Detention Center.

What’s next

Authorities are continuing their investigation into the November 2026 explosion at Piero's Italian restaurant, with the recent arrest of Robert Schwieger indicating that more suspects may still be identified and charged.