NILES A man from Mercer Borough has been arrested in Niles after police say they found weapons and homemade explosives on him.

Niles Police Captain John Marshall tells 21 News John Podleyon was stopped near the Von Isley Estate in Niles around 5:45 a.m.

Marshall says during that stop, officers found Podleyon to have weapons, as well as homemade explosives on him. The bomb squad was called to assist.

It is unclear what led up to the initial stop and what kind of weapons or explosives Podleyon allegedly had.

Marshall says Podleyon is charged with carrying concealed weapons and unlawful possession of a dangerous ordnance. There is no word yet on an arraignment date for Podleyon.

21 News is working to gather more information. We will provide updates once more information becomes avai

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