State police are looking for a New Alexandria man they believe injured his former landlord in an explosion in Salem Sunday.
James M. Sever, 54, is charged with criminal attempt, aggravated assault and unlawful possession of weapons of mass destruction for allegedly placing a bomb underneath his former landlord’s lawnmower, according to court documents.
Sever’s former landlord told state police that an explosion occurred Sunday when he started a lawnmower at a property he owns along Route 22. Hazardous device and explosives officers, FBI, and Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms officials responded to the scene about 4:30 p.m…