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Man Accused of Having Explosive Device, Shotguns in Shopping Cart

  • A 19-year-old man named John Hooper was charged Tuesday in Saline County after police found him with shotguns, meth residue, ammunition, and explosive devices in a shopping cart.
  • The charges followed reports of Hooper knocking on doors with shotguns and the execution of a warrant by police, FBI, and Missouri State Highway Patrol at his home.
  • Investigators found two homemade incendiary devices, drug paraphernalia, copper believed stolen from a local school, and electronic equipment among the seized items.
  • Hooper is facing several felony charges, including assault in the first degree, criminal use of a weapon, possession of prohibited firearms, and drug-related offenses. He remains in custody without bail, with a court hearing scheduled for Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.
  • The case highlights law enforcement’s ongoing efforts to address armed threats and substance-related crimes in the community amid concerns about public safety.
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At 19:02 clarification: The 34-year-old was arrested in a forest area and not in the apartment, as previously stated in the article.

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newtonbeacon.org broke the news in on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
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