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CNN
13 hours ago
- 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
13 hours ago
- 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
a day ago
- CBS News
13 improvised explosive devices found at home of man arrested near Pennsylvania "No Kings" protest, DA says
13 explosive devices found at home of man arrested at West Chester "No Kings" rally 13 explosive devices found at home of man arrested at West Chester "No Kings" rally 13 explosive devices found at home of man arrested at West Chester "No Kings" rally Investigators said they found 13 improvised explosive devices, including pipe bombs, inside the home of a man who was heavily armed and arrested near a "No Kings" protest in West Chester, Pennsylvania, over the weekend, after previously saying seven explosives were discovered. Kevin Krebs, 31, is now facing weapons of mass destruction and dozens of additional charges, according to court documents. A spokesperson for the West Chester Police Department said all of the IEDs were removed from the home on Conestoga Road in East Whiteland Township and safely destroyed. Law enforcement searched the house Monday night, initially finding one pipe bomb and disabling it in the home's backyard. All of the explosive devices were disabled, police said. Investigators also found sketches of explosive devices, tactical vests and other items inside the home. Kevin Krebs, 31, of East Whiteland Township, was arrested near the "No Kings" protest in West Chester, Pennsylvania, on Saturday and later charged with weapons of mass destruction after seven pipe bombs were found at his home. West Chester Police Department Krebs was originally arrested for carrying an unlicensed gun and not having a permit to carry a concealed weapon. Police said Krebs was arrested Saturday near the "No Kings" protest in West Chester, armed with a fully loaded Sig Sauer P320 handgun hidden under a long yellow raincoat, ammunition, an M9 bayonet, a pocket knife, pepper spray, a ski mask and gloves. According to the affidavit of probable cause, police found an AR-15 style rifle on the floor of Krebs' SUV. He was later released on $250,000 bail. West Chester police said Krebs was rearrested and is currently being held at Chester County Prison. He was arraigned Tuesday afternoon, and bail was denied. A neighbor was shocked to hear how close he was to the dangerous scene. "You never know," Maurizio Sacco said. "We have to watch our backs and watch who lives next to us." Without that one report from the vigilant person at the "No Kings" rally who noticed something suspicious about Krebs' behavior and reported to police, this threat and the disturbing stockpile of explosives may have gone undetected. The "No Kings" rally in West Chester on Saturday was one of several in the Philadelphia region protesting President Trump's deportation policies and other actions by the administration. The nationwide protests coincided with a military parade in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. Detectives also searched Krebs' parents' house in West Chester, confiscating a police radio, laptop and cellphone – all of which Krebs admitted belonged to him. His black Ford Explorer was parked in the driveway with night vision goggles and a gas mask inside.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Man arrested near 'No Kings' protest allegedly had stash of pipe bombs at home
A West Chester, Pennsylvania, man arrested near a "No Kings" protest on Saturday has allegedly been found to be in possession of seven pipe bombs at his home, according to police. The West Chester Police Department said 31-year-old Kevin Krebs was arrested on Saturday after members of the public told officers a man with a concealed weapon was walking near a large rally in Chester County, one of several held in communities across the country to protest President Donald Trump. When officers identified the suspect, they stopped and questioned him before allegedly discovering he was in possession of a firearm without having a concealed carry permit. Court documents obtained by Fox 29 in Philadelphia allege Krebs was in possession of a fully-loaded SIG Sauer handgun, knives and ammunition. Person Of Interest In Custody After Shooting At 'No Kings' Demonstration In Utah On Monday, the station reported, law enforcement officials executed a search warrant at Krebs' home, where he lives with his brother. Read On The Fox News App Detectives allegedly discovered a pipe bomb during the search, forcing authorities to leave the home and call in additional resources, including the FBI, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), local law enforcement agencies, firefighters and EMS, and the Montgomery County bomb squad. Fbi Thwarts Teen's Alleged 'Serious' Mall Attack Plot Involving Explosives, Gunfire The bomb squad reportedly used a robot to handle the pipe bombs, and once the home was fully searched, a total of seven pipe bombs were allegedly found. Investigators also discovered an AR-15, long gun, ski mask, military helmet, and military gloves in Krebs' vehicle, which was parked just a few blocks from the protest on Saturday. Ohio Man Arrested After Investigators Discover Ied, Videos, Photos Of Bomb-making Materials When questioned, Krebs allegedly told detectives "he wanted to go protest peacefully, but also wanted to be safe because of what he has seen on television." FOX 29 also reported that Krebs was released on bond initially, though on Tuesday he was taken back into custody on charges yet to be released. The investigation into the matter is article source: Man arrested near 'No Kings' protest allegedly had stash of pipe bombs at home
New York Times
a day ago
- New York Times
Heavily Armed Man at ‘No Kings' Protest Had 13 Bombs at Home, Police Say
A Pennsylvania man who was arrested on weapons charges at a 'No Kings" protest against the Trump administration on Saturday is facing more than two dozen additional charges after investigators said they found a cache of homemade bombs at his home outside Philadelphia. The man, Kevin Krebs, 31, of Malvern, Pa., first caused alarm among people in the crowd at the protest in West Chester, Pa., when he tried to hide a Sig Sauer P320 handgun under his raincoat and another layer of clothing, the authorities said. The protesters pointed him out to law enforcement officers, who said that they found nine fully loaded magazines, a bayonet, pepper spray and a ski mask on him and an AR-15-style rifle on the back seat of his Ford Explorer. Mr. Krebs did not have a license for the handgun he had on him, the police said. During a search of Mr. Krebs's home on Monday, the police discovered 13 improvised explosive devices, in addition to military-style body armor vests and several drawings of grenades, the authorities said on Tuesday. According to a probable cause affidavit, the cache included pipe bombs and explosives that were made from a glass Coke bottle and a can the size of an energy drink. Some were filled with nails, screws and pellets. All of them were disposed of by the bomb squad from neighboring Montgomery County, said prosecutors, who noted that night vision goggles and a gas mask had also been recovered from Mr. Krebs's vehicle on Monday night. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
