Stony Point Man Charged With Possession Of Homemade Bombs

Alexander County Sheriff Chad Pennell has released the following information.

On Friday April 17, Deputies with the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a black Ford Mustang on U.S. Highway 64 east after observing erratic driving.

During the stop, it was determined that the driver’s license was suspended. A subsequent search of the vehicle led to the discovery of several improvised explosive devices.
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation Bomb Squad responded to the scene to assist. The devices were safely secured without incident.

Following the removal of the explosive devices, Deputies conducted an additional search of the vehicle and located methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and a firearm.

As a result of the investigation, Christopher Scott Thompson, age 58, of W Lackey Farm RD, Stony Point, was arrested and charged with:

• Ten counts of Possession of a Weapon of Mass Destruction
• One count of Possession of a Firearm by a Felon
• One count of Possession of Methamphetamine
• One count of Possession of Marijuana
• One count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Thompson is being held in the Alexander County Detention Center under a $690,000 secured bond. His first court appearance is scheduled for Monday, April 20, in District Court.

The investigation is ongoing. Additional charges may be pending.