John Boersen Jr Faces Explosive Charges | Lincoln News

0:00It's September 10th. You're listening to Lincoln News today, AI-powered local news. I'm Cory with the story. So, this dude, John Borsen Jr. is facing some serious heat. He's accused of setting off two explosive devices down in Grand Island on a Sunday. By Tuesday, he was hit with six felony charges and three misdemeanors in Hall County Court. We're talking charges for two counts of possessing an explosive, two counts of possessing an incendiary device, two counts of murder. Two counts of possessing a destructive device and one count of possessing an explosive with intent to use it to cause damage between 5K and 10K, plus another count for intent to cause damage. Between 10K, 20K, 20K, and finally, for possessing an explosive device. The situation escalated around 8PM. Borsen was reportedly seen leaving the scene after detonating about 30% of an explosive device. He's also accused of detonating two incendiary devices outside a home at 2,030AM.

1:01The first device, detonated around 5AM, was reportedly used to blow up a mailbox, causing damage and a fire. Later in the morning, around 12,030AM, another incendiary device was found inside a locked car used by Whitney McAnulty, who was reportedly in a parking lot at the scene. Those explosives reportedly totaled about 15K endamages. The 70-year-old neighbor, who lives in the home, told police that Borsen is her ex-husband. According to the statement, she and Borsen ended their marriage about 20 years ago. She also stated that she was in court for her life to get away from McAnulty and Borsen's alleged harassment. Court records reveal a pattern of allegations against Borsen stretching back years. The neighbor claimed Borsen left toxic waste containers on her property and attempted to block her from her own home. One victim accused him of continually harassing others, despite past convictions. Borsen denied the incendiary charges and pleaded not guilty with his arraignment set for

2:01AUG. 5. His next court proceedings are set to shed light on long, simmering disputes.