Arrest made in weapons case
A man who was already on probation for domestic violence against his estranged wife has been charged with possessing illegal bombs and weapons after making new threats against her, authorities said Monday.
Ronald Gary Turner, 44, could face more than 13 years in prison if convicted on all counts, authorities said.
He was arrested last week after police received information that he possessed illegal weapons and had threatened his wife, whose name was not released.
On July 2, authorities pulled Turner’s car over on the 22 Freeway and recovered handcuffs, pepper spray, knives and a stolen 9-mm firearm with its serial numbers removed.
During a subsequent search of his Costa Mesa home, they also found two homemade bombs with timers, two homemade guns, bomb-making materials, a bulletproof vest and listening devices.
Both bombs were safely detonated by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department’s bomb squad, and an investigation is ongoing, authorities said. Turner has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
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-- David Haldane
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