A man is facing a felony charge after allegedly planting and igniting an explosive device at a home in St. Joseph on Memorial Day.

The Buchanan County Prosecutor’s Office said Edward W. Catron, 27 was charged Friday with a class-E felony of knowingly exploding.

According to court documents, on May 29 witness statement and video evidence indicate the defendant went to a home in the 2400 block of Northeast Parkway and planted and ignited an explosive device.

“The defendant is making explosive devices and has offered to sell them to witnesses in this case,” said Det. Frank Till with the St. Joseph Police Department.

As we previously reported, the St. Joseph Police Department began working with the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms (ATF) after an explosion caused extensive damage to the front porch and entryway of a home in the 2400 block of Northeast Parkway. No injuries were reported.

Police said Catron was arrested Friday.  The prosecutor’s office said an arraignment date and bond conditions are not yet known.