Hale Man Arrested For Possessing Molotov Cocktail
Mon, 05 May 2008 15:21:09

A 47-year-old Hale man was arrested after police found a make-shift bomb in his backyard.

Police responded on May 2 to reports that he was making a bomb using gasoline, reportedly to use on a local business.

During their investigation, police learned that the man had a verbal altercation and threatened the business. He then reportedly left the business and began producing a Molotov Cocktail in his yard. Police rendered the device safe after arriving at the scene.

The man was arrested for possessing a device with explosive capability, with intent to terrorize, a charge which carries a four-year maximum penalty.     


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