Two Delaware County men are accused of having improvised explosives, a high-capacity ammunition loading device and other illegal items in a home in the Town of Davenport.

Sheriff’s officials say they were called August 7 with a report of an improvised explosive device at a home and arrested 36-year-old Russell Fisher and 58-year-old Joseph Fisher.

Delaware County Sheriff mug shot-Russell Fisher
Delaware County Sheriff mug shot-Russell Fisher
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Deputies and the New York State Police Bomb Disposal Unit say they found the device and rendered it safe at the location.

A search of the home turned up a number of fireworks and components commonly used to make improvised explosive device. according to investigators.

Russell Fisher is charged with felony criminal possession of a weapon for an explosive substance and was sent to the Delaware County Jail on $5,000 bail.

Investigators say they also discovered Joseph Fisher in possession of the high-capacity ammunition loading device.  He is charged with felony criminal possession of a weapon and a violation of unlawfully dealing with fireworks.  He was ordered to appear in court at a later date.

 

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