Crime & Safety
'Arsenal' Of Explosives, Weapons Seized From San Jose Home
A gun violence task force from the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office and the Sheriff's Office searched the home.
SAN JOSE, CA — Authorities in San Jose raided a home and allegedly seized an "arsenal" of weapons and explosives, the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office said.
On Wednesday, a gun violence task force from the District Attorney's Office and the Sheriff's Office searched the home of Christopher Paul Roberts, 37, in the 2200 block of Bailey Avenue.
After obtaining a search warrant, authorities allegedly found pounds of explosive material "ready for manufacturing;" housings, caps, fuses and mixing components for explosives; completed explosives; four firearms, including a ghost gun assault rifle, ammunition, and heroin.
Roberts was arrested and charged with felonies related to explosives and weapons, prosecutors said.
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As of Saturday, Roberts was being held on $10,000 bail.
By Katy St. Clair / Bay City News
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