A shocking case of explosive device possession and transfer has come to light in Jacksonville, Florida. Shane Allen Gibson, 45, pleaded guilty to possession of a destructive device and transfer of a destructive device to a convicted felon.
Gibson faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison for the possession charge and up to 15 years in federal prison for the transfer charge. A sentencing date has not yet been set.
The charges stem from an incident on April 20, 2023, when Gibson possessed and transferred an improvised explosive bomb to an individual who he knew to be a convicted felon. Laboratory testing revealed that the device contained explosive powder and numerous screws and fasteners within an aerial shell and pyrotechnic fuse.
An examiner from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives concluded that igniting the fuse would, after a short delay, cause blast, thermal, and fragmentation effects capable of causing damage, injury, and death to persons nearby.
This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Rachel Lasry.
The defendant’s actions pose a significant threat to public safety, and his guilty plea is a step towards bringing justice to those affected by his actions.
In the United States, it is a federal crime to possess or transfer destructive devices, and those found guilty can face severe penalties.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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