1SALEM TOWNSHIP, PA – A Pennsylvania man already facing attempted homicide and weapons of mass destruction charges for allegedly planting a pipe bomb beneath his former landlord’s lawnmower now stands accused of building and placing a second explosive device on another vehicle, authorities said.

State police announced additional charges against 54-year-old James Sever, who investigators say manufactured both bombs at a property along Route 22 in Salem Township.

Sever, who was captured in Indiana County in September after weeks on the run, remains in custody at the Westmoreland County Prison after being denied bail.

He faces multiple counts including attempted homicide, 17 counts of aggravated assault, 17 counts of reckless endangerment, risking catastrophe, and possessing an instrument

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