CLEARFIELD – A Curwensville man will stand trial for building bombs.
Clinton Andrew Park, 33, was charged with five felony counts of weapons of mass destruction, one felony count of risking a catastrophe, and six misdemeanor counts of make repairs/sell/etc. offensive weapon after police found the devices on July 22.
According to the affidavit of probable cause, a woman called police reporting she found home made bombs and other weapons that belonged to her ex-husband in her home on Walnut Street in Curwensville.
She explained Park has not lived at the residence since December. He texted her on July 21 asking for items he left there. This included a message that said he wanted to retrieve “the metal box that was in our room that I kept my ammo and bombs and knives.”
After she opened the box and found the bombs, a firearm, and a large knife, she called police.
A trooper examined the contents of the box and reportedly found several possible bombs, a modified shotgun and other items.
The area was evacuated and bomb specialists called in to assess the devices.
Meanwhile, police were able to take Park into custody at a business in Curwensville. When he was interviewed, he admitted to making the bombs.
It was noted that because Park has a previous felony offense he is not permitted to possess firearms. Online court records show he pleaded guilty to burglary in 2011.
The bomb expert reported there were five bombs altogether that were made with different materials including shrapnel and were dangerous. They were dismantled and rendered safe. Items possibly used to make the bombs were also taken by police.
Park waived his right to a preliminary hearing during centralized court on Wednesday, sending the case on to the county court. He remains in the county jail in lieu of $25,000 bail.
