Ethan Guillen, Destructive Device Possession, New Mexico 2017

Destructive Device

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO – In a shocking turn of events, Ethan Guillen, an 18-year-old Albuquerque man, has been arrested for possessing an unregistered destructive device. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Guillen stands accused of creating a homemade explosive device using a pressure cooker, black energizable material, nuts and bolts, a fuse, and a plastic bag containing clear rubber material.

The explosive device was allegedly placed under the bed of the victim, and Guillen faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison if convicted. The charges against Guillen are merely accusations, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

The investigation into Guillen’s activities was led by the Albuquerque office of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Albuquerque Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Howard Thomas is prosecuting the case.

Guillen made his initial appearance in federal court on the charge, and he remains in custody pending a preliminary hearing and detention hearing, both of which are scheduled for tomorrow.

The exact details of the explosive device and the investigation are still unclear, but one thing is certain: the safety of the community is a top priority. The Grimy Times will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.

Guillen’s next court appearance is scheduled for tomorrow, where he will face a preliminary hearing and detention hearing. The outcome of the case remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: Ethan Guillen is accused of a serious crime, and he will have to answer to the charges.

Defendant: Ethan Guillen, 18

Criminal Charge: Possessing a destructive device not registered to him in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record (NFRTR)

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Date: May 31, 2017

Sentence: Pending, with a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison if convicted

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