Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has commented on the arrest of Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert, a 26-year-old from Irondale, Alabama. Calvert faces federal charges following an explosion at the Attorney General’s Office in February. The charges include two felony counts: malicious damage by explosive and possession of an unregistered destructive device. Fortunately, no staff or bystanders were injured during the incident.
Attorney General Marshall expressed relief over the arrest: “My staff and I are breathing a collective sigh of relief this morning knowing that this individual has been taken off the streets.” He indicated that further information would be released in due course but suggested that "this was not a random act of violence." He also acknowledged the cooperation with federal and local partners in handling the situation.
Calvert could face severe penalties if convicted. The charge for malicious damage by explosive carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a fine, while possession of an unregistered destructive device could result in up to 10 years imprisonment and a $10,000 fine.