BCSO says they arrested the suspect after a search warrant led to the seizure of homemade bombs and weapons he allegedly planned to use in a terroristic plot.
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man after a executing a search warrant at a residence north of San Antonio.
On July 12, BCSO says they arrested 39-year-old Nathan James Henderson after they received a “credible tip” in regards to threats of mass violence and possession of illegal explosive components.
Henderson allegedly made threats to harm people based on race, religion and government affiliation.
The search warrant allegedly resulted in the seizure of the following:
- Multiple firearms and ammunition
- Chemicals and components commonly used to create improvised explosive devices (IEDs)
- Notebooks containing extremist ideology and vague plans to disrupt public venues
- A total of 24 grenades with corresponding striker mechanisms
- A homemade igniter with remote detonation capability
- Nearly 100 metal cylinders believed to be intended for manufacturing blasting caps
The SAPD Bomb Squad and Fire Marshal’s Office conducted follow-up analysis which reportedly confirmed several of the grenades were modified and in “various stages of construction,” lading authorities to believe Henderson was experimenting with explosive devices.
Henderson was arrested and faces charges of terrorism, hoax bombs, components of explosives and prohibited weapons.
“We want to thank our partners at the ATF, SAPD Bomb Squad, and the Bexar County Fire Marshal’s Office for their swift efforts in not only helping arrest this individual, but for preventing the potential harm this individual may have caused to our community,” said BCSO.