A 19-year-old Virginia man, Jordan Alexander Sweetman, has been arrested and charged after authorities discovered him with homemade explosives in a stolen vehicle on New Year's Day. Sweetman, a resident of Arlington, faces multiple charges including obstruction of justice, possession of burglary tools, wearing a mask to conceal identity, driving without a license, and manufacturing and possessing explosive materials.
Warren County officials responded to a 911 call reporting a suspicious individual wearing a ski mask throwing items out of a dark Honda with no license plates. Deputies located a vehicle matching the description at a 7-Eleven in Linden, where they apprehended Sweetman, who attempted to flee on foot. Preliminary investigations revealed that Sweetman did not own the vehicle, lacked a valid driver's license, and exhibited signs of mental health issues.
