Bombs found in Petaluma arson suspect’s home, sheriff says

(KRON) — A North Bay man being investigated for arson was arrested after authorities said bombs and drugs were located inside his home.

Gregory Klemme, 43, of Petaluma, was initially arrested on Tuesday following an arson investigation on Pine Flat Road, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office said. Evidence found at the scene and from Klemme’s vehicle, according to authorities, was determined to be homemade explosives.

On Thursday, a search warrant executed at Klemme’s residence in the 1200 block of Kresky Way uncovered several pounds of explosive precursor materials and three completed bombs, SCSO said. Investigators said they also found controlled substances and drug paraphernalia inside his bedroom.

Klemme was again arrested following the search and booked into the Sonoma County Jail for possession of destructive devices, possession of materials for making destructive devices, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail was set at $1 million…

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