A man accused of setting off a bomb on the porch of a home on NE Parkway last month will be held without bail as his case continues through the courts.

Edward Catron is charged with knowingly burning or exploding, a class-e felony. In charging documents, police cite reports, witness statements and video evidence to assert that the defendant went to a house at 2402 NE Parkway May 29, where he “planted and ignited an explosive device.” Police say two witnesses identified the defendant.

Officials say the explosion caused extensive damage to the porch and door of the home which could run into the tens of thousands of dollars.

Catron appeared by video-conferencing Tuesday before Associate Judge Keith Marquart, who initially denied bail. Prosecuting Attorney Dwight Scroggins announced that he and defense lawyer Andrew Parmenter reached an agreement not to allow bail, at least for now. Scroggins said that would continue at least until Parmenter can meet with his client and go over the evidence.

Judge Marquart placed the case on the preliminary hearing docket June 20 at 3pm. Catron remains behind bars in the Buchanan County Jail.