RANDLEMAN, N.C. — Update: Randolph County Sheriff's Office said on Wednesday a warrant was issued for Joshua Yehl for felony possession of a weapon of mass destruction. He was transported from Bladen County to Randolph County and taken before the magistrate where the warrant was served. He was issued a $100,000 secured bond. He will appear in court on September 2 in Randolph County.
Previous Story:
Investigators found two possible pipe bombs and five other partially-built devices at a property in Randleman on Tuesday, according to Randolph County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies said a citizen called in a tip shortly after 3 p.m., reporting they'd found pipe bombs at a location on Providence Grove Church Road.
When deputies arrived, they were able to confirm through the caller's photos that the devices appeared to be explosives.
Neighbors were asked to evacuate while the Greensboro Police Department Bomb Squad was called in to help.
Deputies said the bomb squad found two "viable devices" and five others that were partially made. GPD destroyed the devices, making the area safe for neighbors to return to their homes.
Sarah Capps lives across the street from where the bombs were found.
She said she wasn't told she had to evacuate, but she did because she said she wasn't taking any chances.
"Nothing happens out here ever other than like drugs or whatever but bombs are totally different. That never happens out here, especially across the street," Capps said. "I was terrified."
Investigators said 30-year-old Joshua Yehl is suspected to be responsible for the bombs. Yehl was already in Bladen County Jail on unrelated charges.
Homeland Security was notified of Yehl. The sheriff's office said charges are pending.