ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A Troy man was indicted on two counts after being accused of creating a destructive device and attempting to destroy a vehicle with it.
The indictment accuses William Huber, 39, of using smokeless powder to manufacture a destructive device and failing to register it as required under federal law. He’s also accused of attempting to use the explosive to damage and destroy a leased Ford F-150 in March 2021.
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“The allegations against Mr. Huber are extremely concerning and, if convicted, he faces a significant amount of time in federal prison,” said Craig Tremaroli Special Agent in Charge Albany FBI. “This investigation highlights the strength of our partnerships, specifically with the New York State Police. By working together to leverage our collective resources, we can ensure anyone who is allegedly manufacturing dangerous destructive devices is held accountable for their reckless behavior.”
Huber was arraigned on July 15 and detained pending a detention hearing and trial…