West Virginia man accused of planting fake bombs
BLUEFIELD, W. Va. (KDKA) — A man was arrested after allegedly placing two fake explosive devices in Bluefield, West Virginia.
James Fowler, 50, is charged with possession or use of a hoax bomb in the commission of a felony, false reports concerning bombs and explosive devices, and threats of a terrorist act, according to West Virginia MetroNews.
The devices were found inside Bluefield's federal building and a church. Police cleared the federal building and the church and dismantled the devices.
There were no reported injuries. Fowler was taken to jail.
