SAN JOSE, Calif. — (SAN JOSE, Calif.) -- A California man accused of blowing up two Pacific Gas and Electric transformers allegedly had large amounts of explosive materials and an inactive methamphetamine lab in his home, authorities said.
Peter Karasev, 36, of San Jose, was arrested on Wednesday and faces multiple charges, including two counts of exploding a destructive device, two counts of destroying an electrical line and an arson charge related to the"transformer bombings," Santa Clara County Deputy District Attorney Victoria Robinson told reporters Friday.
A large law enforcement presence descended on his home Wednesday afternoon and has remained active, according to ABC San Francisco station KGO. A motive for the blowing up of the transformers was not immediately available. ABC News was unable to reach an attorney for Karasev.
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