Jarrett William Smith, Distributing Instructions for Explosives, Kansas 2023

Former Fort Riley Soldier Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Distributing Explosives Instructions

A former Army soldier has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for distributing instructions for making explosives, U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said.

Jarrett William Smith, 24, formerly of Ft. Riley, Kan., pleaded guilty to two counts of distributing information related to explosives, destructive devices, and weapons of mass destruction.

According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Smith used social media to give out guidance to others on how to construct improvised explosive devices. He also spoke to others on social media about wanting to travel to Ukraine to fight with a violent, far-right military group.

On September 20, 2019, from Fort Riley Smith sent a person working undercover for the FBI specific instructions for making an explosive device. Smith also provided a recipe for creating improvised napalm.

U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister commended the FBI and Assistant U.S. Attorney Tony Mattivi for their work on the case.

Smith will serve 30 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release.

This case is a reminder of the importance of taking threats of terrorism seriously and working with our law enforcement partners to prevent harm to our communities.

Defendant Information:

Defendant: Jarrett William Smith

Exact Criminal Charges: Two counts of distributing information related to explosives, destructive devices, and weapons of mass destruction

City and State: Topeka, Kansas

Exact Date: September 20, 2019

Sentence or Outcome: 30 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ks/pr/former-fort-riley-soldier-sentenced-distributing-info-napalm-ieds