Iowa man had multiple explosive devices, firearms and drugs

An Iowa City man is facing multiple charges after authorities connected him to multiple firearms and shooting-related incidents in Iowa City and Coralville.

KCRG reports Demtrick Byars, 19, admitted to being in possession of a rifle during the interview and said he believed it was stolen.

Investigators said they found multiple firearms, two homemade explosive devices, drug packaging materials, a digital scale and a bag of THC edibles in a search of a Coralville residence.