13 Pipe Bombs Found In Home Of Armed Man At PA 'No Kings' Protest: DA

WEST CHESTER, PA — The heavily armed man who brought a concealed firearm to the "No Kings" protest in West Chester over the weekend had a total of 13 different explosive devices inside his home, investigators said Wednesday.

Authorities initially confirmed a single pipe bomb was found in their search of the home of Kevin Krebs, 31, on Monday. However, further investigation of the home on the 100 block of Conestoga Road in East Whiteland revealed many more devices, along with sketches of explosive devices, tactical vests, and more.

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The Montgomery County Bomb Disposal Unit helped search the home, discover the additional explosives, and render them safe on the scene, the Chester County District Attorney's Office said.

No officers were injured during the search.

Krebs was arrested on Saturday during the "No Kings" event in West Chester, a protest against President Trump's administration and his policies of mass deportation.

Krebs's brother told 6ABC that he was there in support of the protest, and that he was armed because he was scared due to recent violence.

Another protester first noticed Krebs put on a tactical vest while walking down North High Street, and immediately told nearby officers.

Police searched Krebs and discovered a loaded Sig Sauer, a bayonet, pepper spray, assault rifle cartridges, and more on his person, they said. He did not have a license for the weapon or a license to carry a concealed weapon, authorities said.

The incident instantly sparked both fury and concern, particularly following a recent rash of political violence across the country and heightened rhetoric from both sides of the aisle.

"This is deeply disturbing—and a sobering reminder that words, threats, and tensions can spiral into real danger," Chester County Commissioner Marian Moskovitz said. "In the wake of recent shootings in Minnesota and across the country, we must confront an uncomfortable truth: we are too often turning to anger, fear, and even violence to deal with our differences."

Krebs was originally released after being arrested Saturday, but was taken back into custody and held without bail in Chester County Prison. He's been charged with firearms not to be carried without a license and numerous counts related to the explosive devices.

An investigation remains ongoing. If you have any information, call the Chester County Detectives at (610) 344-6866.