Chamois Man Indicted for Manufacturing Meth, Possessing Two Bombs

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A Chamois man has been indicted for manufacturing methamphetamine and possessing two explosive devices, authorities announced Tuesday.

Zachary Scott Reed, 22, of Chamois, Mo., was charged in a two-count indictment returned under seal by a federal grand jury in Jefferson City, Mo., on July 15, 2015. The indictment was unsealed and made public upon Reed’s arrest and initial court appearance on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015.

The federal indictment alleges that Reed manufactured methamphetamine on September 7, 2014, in Osage County, Mo.

The indictment also alleges that Reed illegally possessed an incendiary device labeled “Fragmenting Grenade” and an incendiary device labeled “Concession (sic) Grenade.” The two explosive bombs, which contained rusty nails, were designed as improvised explosive weapons.

Zachary Scott Reed, the defendant, is currently in federal custody pending a detention hearing, which has not yet been scheduled.

‘Manufacturing methamphetamine and possessing explosive devices pose a significant threat to public safety,’ said U.S. Attorney Tammy Dickinson. ‘We are committed to holding those who engage in this activity accountable for their actions.’

This case is being prosecuted by Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Stuart J. Zander. It was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Lake Area Narcotics Enforcement Group and the Osage County, Mo., Sheriff’s Department.

Zachary Scott Reed’s exact sentence or outcome is not yet reported in this article. However, the court is set to determine the fate of the defendant in the upcoming trial.

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