A teen was arrested in Maine on charges of having unregistered explosive devices – and prosecutors think he wanted to travel to Chicago to attack houses of worship.
In court papers, investigators said they conducted a search warrant on the home of Xavier Pelkey, 18, of Waterville, Maine, and found homemade explosive devices composed of bundles of fireworks and sharp metal objects such as staples, pins, and thumb tacks.Caught On Video: Would-Be Thief Tries To Smash His Way Into Store On Jewelers Row Downtown, Only To Be Confronted By Man With Gun
Pelkey claimed he only had “fireworks” in his apartment and had taped them together for a “bigger boom,” but did not answer as to why they were full of staples and other sharp objects, investigators said.They allege he was talking to two juveniles about his plans to attack a mosque and possible a synagogue.Federal agents discovered three improvised devices in Pelkey’s backpack during a search of his Waterville apartment on Feb. 11, according to documents filed in U.S. District Court.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations urged federal prosecutors to bring hate crimes charges in the case.
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