Two jailed on destructive device charges after Auburn investigation
Two people are facing charges after an investigation by Auburn law enforcement led to the finding of destructive devices.
The investigation began when Auburn Police responded to a call at a business located in the 2400 block of West Tech Lane yesterday, December 7, 2022. A complainant directed officers to evidence that shots had been fired in the area sometime during the evening hours of Dec. 6 and early morning hours of Dec. 7. No injuries or property damage were reported.
Quintevis Jaquez Phillips was developed as a suspect, and contact was made with him during the investigation. Police recovered a firearm and an explosive device which were both in Phillips’ possession. The explosive was safely destroyed after being examined and verified to be an illegal destructive device. Phillips was arrested for charges associated with possession of the explosive device and firearm.
During the follow up investigation, Auburn Police executed a search warrant at a residence located in the 300 block of Jones Street. Multiple items were located that were consistent with the destructive device previously recovered. Johnny Phillips Jr. was identified as the primary occupant of the residence, and he was also arrested in connection with the evidence located on Jones Street.
Quintevis Phillips ($103,000 bond) and Johnny Phillips Jr. ($100,000 bond) were transported to the Lee County Jail after being arrested by Auburn Police, with assistance from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Federal Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Lee County Sheriff’s Department, on felony warrants charging each with possession of a destructive device. Quintevis Phillips was also charged with possession of a pistol without a permit.
This case remains under investigation, with the possibility of additional charges.
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