Southbury Man Admits to Possessing and Detonating Pipe Bomb
Brian Fluman, a 34-year-old Southbury man, has pleaded guilty to possessing and detonating a pipe bomb in Woodbury, Connecticut. According to court documents and statements made in court, on April 15, 2017, Fluman detonated the pipe bomb, which he had built, in the vicinity of Upper Grassy Hill Road in Woodbury.
On June 8, investigators conducted a court-authorized search of Fluman’s Southbury residence and seized three pipes with end caps, Pyrodex, a fuse, an electric blasting cap, and a semi-automatic rifle.
Fluman’s criminal history includes state felony convictions for larceny, burglary, and narcotics possession. He has been detained since his arrest on July 26 and is scheduled to be sentenced by Senior U.S. District Judge Alfred V. Covello on February 7, 2018, at which time he faces a maximum term of imprisonment of 10 years.
Fluman’s case is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Connecticut State Police, and the Woodbury Resident Trooper’s Office. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jacabed Rodriguez-Coss.
The detonation of the pipe bomb on April 15, 2017, was a reckless act that put the lives of others at risk. The investigation and prosecution of Fluman’s case demonstrate the commitment of law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies to keeping communities safe from violent crimes.
Fluman’s guilty plea highlights the severity of the consequences for individuals who engage in such activities. His sentence will be determined by Judge Covello on February 7, 2018, and could result in a maximum term of imprisonment of 10 years.
The investigation and prosecution of Fluman’s case were carried out with the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Connecticut State Police, and the Woodbury Resident Trooper’s Office.
Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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