Virginia Man Accused of Stockpiling 150 Homemade Bombs Ordered to Remain in Jail

Federal judge cites extreme danger and unprecedented scale of explosive stockpile in ruling against pretrial release.

Brad Spafford, 36, is accused of possessing the largest number of finished explosives ever seized by the FBI, alongside an unregistered short-barrel rifle.
Investigators discovered over 150 homemade bombs, bomb-making materials, and unstable explosives in his home, including a vest loaded with labeled pipe bombs.
Court documents reveal Spafford used President Joe Biden's photo for target practice and expressed support for political assassinations, raising concerns about his intentions.
Defense attorneys argue there is no evidence Spafford planned violence, highlighting his stable family life, steady job, and lack of criminal record.
The judge ruled that the scale of the operation and Spafford's disregard for firearm regulations posed an extreme risk, warranting continued detention.