Michigan man arrested in Conway after Arkansas State Police find ‘functioning explosive device,’ drugs

CONWAY, Ark. – A traffic stop by Arkansas State Police troopers turned into bomb disarmament in Conway on Sunday morning.

Troopers said they arrested 36-year-old Jeremy Lee Henry of Taylor, Michigan, when a search of his SUV turned up an explosive device, assorted illegal narcotics and multiple Social Security and identification cards.

A spokesperson said the suspected explosive device was a metallic cylinder resembling a CO2 cartridge with a 1-foot-long fuse. The ASP bomb squad, along with Conway Fire Department bomb technicians and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Explosives experts, confirmed the device was a functional explosive.

Officials said the device was taken to a second site where it was safely disassembled.

Investigators said they also found marijuana, a mushroom candy bar, illegal prescription drugs and drug paraphernalia in the SUV during the search.

Taylor was booked into the Faulkner County Detention Center, where he is facing charges of criminal use of a prohibited weapon, criminal impersonation, driving while intoxicated, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving on a suspended/revoked driver’s license, improper lane change, following too close and no seat belt, according to court records. No bond has been set.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KARK.