Man jailed after dangerous explosives and weapons found during investigation
The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Bureau, in coordination with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), Ft. Benning Explosive Ordinance Detachment, and the United States Army Criminal Investigation with Ft. Benning conducted an investigation into narcotics, firearms, and explosives on Sunday, September 18, 2022.
This investigation resulted in an arrest and the seizure of dangerous explosives and weapons.
“Together, these agencies have prevented a serious tragedy and the loss of many lives,” Muscogee County Sheriff Greg Countryman said. “These officers are to be commended for their excellent work.”
As a result of this ongoing investigation, warrants were issued by the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office for the arrest of Jess Albert Henderson for Aggravated Assault (Family Violence), Simple Battery (Family Violence), and Possession/Manufacture of Destructive Devices.
Henderson was found to be in possession of:
• 12 blocks of C4 (15 pounds)
• Approximately 40’ det cord
• (5) 20g slip-on boosters
• 4 primadets (blasting caps)
• 31 initiators (firing system for explosives)
• 12 AR Magazines
• 1 Daniel Defense 5.56 – firearm
• 1 Ross Model 92 – firearm
• 1 Beretta 243 – firearm
• 1 Stevens 870 – firearm
• 1 Winchester 9422 – firearm
• 1 River 22 – firearm
• 1 Browning 81 – firearm
Henderson was arrested and transported to the Muscogee County Jail without incident. “The ATF and Military EOD/CID will determine which means of Federal Prosecution would be most suitable,” Sheriff Countryman added.
This investigation is still ongoing.
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