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CNN
19-06-2025
- Politics
- CNN
Armed man arrested at ‘No Kings' protest had more than a dozen explosives at home, police say
A 31-year-old Pennsylvania man initially arrested on suspicion of illegally carrying a gun near a 'No Kings' protest outside Philadelphia over the weekend was rearrested this week after investigators found a pipe bomb and several other explosive devices at his home, authorities said. Kevin Krebs, of Malvern in suburban Chester County, is facing charges including felony possession or manufacture of weapons of mass destruction, according to the county district attorney's office and court documents. Affidavits of probable cause obtained by CNN did not allege what Krebs may have been planning or say why he was near Saturday's protest. The Chester County district attorney's office declined to comment further on the case Wednesday, except to say that the investigation is active and ongoing. CNN has sought comment from an attorney for Krebs. The investigation began early Saturday afternoon as a 'No Kings' rally – one of numerous protests nationwide against President Donald Trump's policies – was getting underway in the Pennsylvania borough of West Chester, some 25 miles west of downtown Philadelphia. A bystander alerted a police officer they saw a man near the protest strapping on 'something akin to a tactical vest,' putting a handgun in his waistband, and hiding it under a neon yellow raincoat, according to a criminal complaint obtained by CNN. Police radioed the description to other officers in the area, and a West Chester police officer spotted Krebs in a yellow raincoat a block from rally-goers, according to the complaint. The officer stopped and searched Krebs and found a loaded Sig Sauer P320 handgun, a 'bayonet knife,' pepper spray and several magazines of ammunition concealed under his raincoat and clothes, the complaint says. Police then found his vehicle near the area, with an AR-15-style rifle 'on the floor of the rear seat,' according to the criminal complaint. Investigators determined Krebs didn't have a concealed carry permit, and he was arrested and charged Saturday with carrying a firearm without a license before being released on bond on Sunday, authorities said. But the investigation was not over. According to court documents, part of the bail agreement was Krebs had to surrender any weapons and stay at his parents' home in West Chester. On Monday evening, officers executed two search warrants at about the same time: one at his parents' home, where they encountered Krebs, and another at his listed home in Malvern, about 8 miles from West Chester, the complaint says. While officers spoke with Krebs and his father in the first location, officers made an alarming discovery at the second location, according to the complaint. Chester County detectives found what appeared to be a pipe bomb in a desk drawer in the garage of the suburban Krebs' home, and 'detailed drawings of three grenades,' according to the complaint. They called in a neighboring county's bomb squad. In addition to the pipe bomb containing nails and screws, officials found 'improvised detonators' in a box labeled 'no touch pls' in the garage, the complaint says. Also in the garage were more pipes with timers attached to them, shell casings with unidentified powders in them, several ignition fuses, and explosive mixtures, according to the complaint. 'In total, 13 improvised explosive devices were located inside' the home, the complaint says. The bomb squad rendered all devices safe, the district attorney's office said. Krebs was rearrested Tuesday morning and this time denied bail, according to court records. Krebs faces 13 felony counts of possession or manufacture of weapons of mass destruction; a felony count of causing catastrophe; 13 misdemeanor counts of possession of an instrument of crime with intent to employ it criminally; and a misdemeanor count of recklessly endangering another person, according to court records. A preliminary hearing on the latest charges is scheduled for July 3, according to court documents. A preliminary hearing of July 15 is listed for the initial carrying a firearm without a license charge.
CNN
18-06-2025
- Politics
- CNN
Armed man arrested at ‘No Kings' protest had more than a dozen explosives at home, police say
A 31-year-old Pennsylvania man initially arrested on suspicion of illegally carrying a gun near a 'No Kings' protest outside Philadelphia over the weekend was rearrested this week after investigators found a pipe bomb and several other explosive devices at his home, authorities said. Kevin Krebs, of Malvern in suburban Chester County, is facing charges including felony possession or manufacture of weapons of mass destruction, according to the county district attorney's office and court documents. Affidavits of probable cause obtained by CNN did not allege what Krebs may have been planning or say why he was near Saturday's protest. The Chester County district attorney's office declined to comment further on the case Wednesday, except to say that the investigation is active and ongoing. CNN has sought comment from an attorney for Krebs. The investigation began early Saturday afternoon as a 'No Kings' rally – one of numerous protests nationwide against President Donald Trump's policies – was getting underway in the Pennsylvania borough of West Chester, some 25 miles west of downtown Philadelphia. A bystander alerted a police officer they saw a man near the protest strapping on 'something akin to a tactical vest,' putting a handgun in his waistband, and hiding it under a neon yellow raincoat, according to a criminal complaint obtained by CNN. Police radioed the description to other officers in the area, and a West Chester police officer spotted Krebs in a yellow raincoat a block from rally-goers, according to the complaint. The officer stopped and searched Krebs and found a loaded Sig Sauer P320 handgun, a 'bayonet knife,' pepper spray and several magazines of ammunition concealed under his raincoat and clothes, the complaint says. Police then found his vehicle near the area, with an AR-15-style rifle 'on the floor of the rear seat,' according to the criminal complaint. Investigators determined Krebs didn't have a concealed carry permit, and he was arrested and charged Saturday with carrying a firearm without a license before being released on bond on Sunday, authorities said. But the investigation was not over. According to court documents, part of the bail agreement was Krebs had to surrender any weapons and stay at his parents' home in West Chester. On Monday evening, officers executed two search warrants at about the same time: one at his parents' home, where they encountered Krebs, and another at his listed home in Malvern, about 8 miles from West Chester, the complaint says. While officers spoke with Krebs and his father in the first location, officers made an alarming discovery at the second location, according to the complaint. Chester County detectives found what appeared to be a pipe bomb in a desk drawer in the garage of the suburban Krebs' home, and 'detailed drawings of three grenades,' according to the complaint. They called in a neighboring county's bomb squad. In addition to the pipe bomb containing nails and screws, officials found 'improvised detonators' in a box labeled 'no touch pls' in the garage, the complaint says. Also in the garage were more pipes with timers attached to them, shell casings with unidentified powders in them, several ignition fuses, and explosive mixtures, according to the complaint. 'In total, 13 improvised explosive devices were located inside' the home, the complaint says. The bomb squad rendered all devices safe, the district attorney's office said. Krebs was rearrested Tuesday morning and this time denied bail, according to court records. Krebs faces 13 felony counts of possession or manufacture of weapons of mass destruction; a felony count of causing catastrophe; 13 misdemeanor counts of possession of an instrument of crime with intent to employ it criminally; and a misdemeanor count of recklessly endangering another person, according to court records. A preliminary hearing on the latest charges is scheduled for July 3, according to court documents. A preliminary hearing of July 15 is listed for the initial carrying a firearm without a license charge.
CBS News
13-06-2025
- CBS News
New York man allegedly made improvised explosives, tossed them from Williamsburg Bridge, authorities say
A New York man faces charges after he allegedly made several improvised explosive devices and threw some of them off the Williamsburg Bridge, prosecutors said Friday. Prosecutors claim Michael Gann made six of the devices, and set one of them off on June 5 near the East River and the FDR Drive. The explosion apparently frightened Gann, who then said he started to consider getting rid of them either by hurling them into the river or by handing them over to the FDNY, according to the complaint. Authorities say they intercepted Gann. According to the complaint, Gann told law enforcement officers he was trying to make pyrotechnics and learned how to do so online. Gann allegedly said he wanted to get rid of them, so he threw three devices from the Manhattan side of the Williamsburg Bridge. Two of them landed in the water, and one landed on train tracks. Authorities say the found another device in Gann's bag, and one was in his pocket. Authorities recovered the device from the train tracks on the bridge. Authorities say Gann has 30 prior arrests including 28 convictions. Check back soon for more on this developing story.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Yahoo
Explosive device materials found in Moorestown; suspect identified: officials
The Brief Explosive device materials were found in a Morrestown neighborhood over the weekend. The suspect is an underaged Morrestown resident. This is an ongoing investigation. MOORESTOWN, N.J. - An investigation is underway in Moorestown after explosive device materials were found and detonated by official personnel. What we know On Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8, Moorestown police responded to Cove Road and East Oak Drive. Upon arrival, they were notified that an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) may have been at Cove Road. After searching, police confirmed IED materials were at the scene. NJ State Police Bomb Unit, NJSP Hazardous Materials Response Unit, and Burlington County Hazardous Waste Department responded and removed the material. Because officials say the material was 'volatile', it was detonated at a nearby Public Works yard. Cove Road residents were ruled out as suspects. The residents of Cove Road are not suspects, as the material was brought there by an identified suspect. A search warrant was obtained for a home on the 400 block of East Oak Ave where bomb technicians located additional IED materials. Those materials were also detonated due to their volatility. Residents in the area were evacuated until it was deemed safe by the Bomb Unit. Officials say the suspect is an underaged Moorestown resident. The agencies responding were the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force, NJ State Police, Burlington County Department of Hazardous Waste, Moorestown Police Department, Moorestown Fire Department, Moorestown EMS, and Moorestown Public Works. No other identified threats are under investigation at this time. What's next The investigation is ongoing. The Prosecutor's Office will determine criminal charges. What you can do Anyone with information is asked to contact Moorestown Detectives at 856-234-8300 The Source The information in this story is from Moorestown officials.
Arab News
14-05-2025
- Arab News
Germany arrests three Ukrainians suspected of spying in exploding parcel plot
BERLIN: Germany has arrested three Ukrainian nationals on suspicion of foreign agent activity linked to the shipment of parcels containing explosive devices, prosecutors said on Wednesday. The suspects are believed to have been in contact with individuals working for Russian state institutions, federal prosecutors said in a statement.
