Pennsylvania: $5,000 reward offered for man wanted after lawnmower explosion and suspicious fire in Westmoreland County


A $5,000 reward is out for a man police want in connection with a lawnmower explosion and suspicious house fire in Westmoreland County.

James Sever is facing multiple charges, including attempted homicide, aggravated assault and the unlawful possession of a weapon of mass destruction. Sever has been on the lam since he allegedly attempted to kill his former landlord in Salem Township back in July by placing an improvised explosive device under a riding lawn mower.

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Source: CBS News


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