30-year-old Jared Herbert Nichols was arrested in Yankton on Monday, October 16 and charged with possession of an explosive device with intent to injure or destroy property, as well as making threats.
The Yankton Police Department received a report of threats and a possible pipe bomb reference, leading to the discovery of the suspect’s suspicious materials purchase.
Nichols was identified and apprehended with the assistance of Yankton County Sheriff’s Office.