Man of teen who brought explosive to school charged by feds

NEWAYGO (AP) - A man whose son accidentally detonated an explosive at a western Michigan school was charged with illegal possession of destructive devices, authorities said Monday.

An indictment unsealed in federal court accuses David Saylor of possessing unregistered explosive devices and a stolen firearm.

In March, Saylor's son brought a homemade explosive to Newaygo High School and accidentally detonated it, injuring himself and others, authorities said.

Police immediately searched the man's home and charged Saylor in a local court with contributing to the delinquency of a minor and manufacture or possession of a Molotov cocktail.

An email seeking comment was sent to Saylor's attorney.

The city of Newaygo is 35 miles north of Grand Rapids.