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Annapolis man charged with 64 felony counts of manufacturing, possessing explosives

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ANNAPOLIS, Md. — An Annapolis man faces 64 felony counts of manufacturing and possessing destructive devices.

Ralston Lee Scott Wygal, 37, was arrested and charged on April 14.

Federal and State authorities carried out a search and seizure warrant at Wygal's home on Blackwalnut Lane.

Agents recovered 32 suspected homemade explosive devices from Wygal's garage.

According to charging documents, Ralston admitted to making the devices, a portion of which were designed to be remotely detonated.

Some of the explosives were stuffed with BB's while others were filled with flash powder.

The Anne Arundel County Fire Department said investigators zeroed in on Wygal after numerous reported instances of illegal deer hunting in the roadway, during the nighttime hours.

A judge ordered Wygal to be held without bail on Thursday afternoon.