BAKERSFIELD, Calif. -- When a man was being arrested, he told police that there was a pipe bomb inside his home, which caused an intense five-hour investigation of the home.

On Thursday, officers responded to a domestic dispute at 1307 Tulare Street.

When they arrived, officers contacted Jaime Gonzales, 27, who was leaving and as officers tried to detain him, he pulled away and tried to run but was arrested after a brief struggle.

Officers said they saw a handgun and a homemade rifle inside the residence.

DeGeare told ABC23 that there was a toddler found inside the home as well.

Gonzales told the officers there was also a pipe bomb concealed inside the house.

The bomb squad responded and located the device inside. It was removed from the home, opened remotely and rendered safe just outside the home in a secluded area, DeGeare said.

The device was determined to contain explosive material, Sgt. Mary DeGeare said.

Half a dozen homes around Gonzales' residence were evacuated during the investigation for about 4 and 1/2 hours.

Niles Street was closed to westbound traffic for about an hour and a half.

Gonzales was arrested on charges of possession of a destructive device, felon in possession of a weapon, participation in a criminal street gang, assault on a peace officer, resisting arrest and child endangerment.