Irondale man pleads not guilty in case involving bomb at AG’s Office

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WBRC) - The man federal agents believe set off an improvised explosive device or IED at the Alabama Attorney General’s Office in Montgomery in February was back in court Wednesday.

Kyle Calvert was arraigned, pleading not guilty to possession and malicious use of an explosive.

Calvert will remain in U.S. Marshal custody throughout the duration of his case.  A judge granted the government’s motion to detain Calvert, reporting he’s a safety threat and a flight risk.

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In late February, federal agents began searching for a man seen on surveillance footage around the time an explosive device was detonated at the Attorney General’s Office in Montgomery.  Investigators used license plate readers to track Calvert to his home in Irondale, ultimately making an arrest on April 10.

It’s unclear whether Calvert will face state charges.

No one was injured in the explosion.

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