RNC Photo by The Telegram/File photo /THE TELEGRAMArticle contentTwo men have been charged after a police seizure of explosives and other fire-starting devices from a St. John’s home.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentA Molotov cocktail, gas containers with deliberate holes, butane cannisters, ammunition, a flame-thrower torch, and a propane tank with a torch, hand-ties, mouth gags and a bottle of pins – these are some of the items members of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary and RCMP found after they executed a search warrant at a residence on Druken Crescent in Shea Heights July 18.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentOn Tuesday, July 29, the RNC said it had arrested 29-year-old Tyler Downey of St. John’s and 44-year-old Scott Whalen of Mobile in connection with that investigation.Article contentBoth men remain in custody.Article contentDowney is facing 11 charges in total: two each of possessing explosives with the intention to cause bodily harm, possessing explosives for an unlawful purpose, using explosives with intent, possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and failing to comply with a release order, as well as a single charge of possessing incendiary material.Article contentDowney also has nine charges of possessing a controlled substance, which the RNC laid against him in January after arresting him at a Druken Crescent home.Article contentHe’s scheduled to make his next provincial court appearance by video Aug. 18.Article contentWhalen is scheduled to return to court Aug. 4 for a bail hearing on charges of possessing an explosive substance, possessing explosives with the intent to endanger life or damage property, possession of incendiary material, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and arson with disregard for human life.Article contentHe’s also got an appearance on the Aug. 18 docket for a previous charge of public mischief.Article contentThe RNC says the investigation is ongoing, and is asking anyone with information that could assist with it to contact them at (709) 729-8000, or connect with Crime Stoppers anonymously by calling 1-800-222-TIPS or visiting nlcrimestoppers.com.Article content
Police charge two men after explosives, fire-starting devices found in St. John’s home
