Suspect in N. Calif. Bomb Plot Case Ordered to Stay in Custody
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SACRAMENTO — A suspect in a plot to blow up two huge propane tanks near here is a dangerous flight risk and should not be released from custody pending his trial, U.S. District Magistrate Dale Drozd ruled Friday.
Kevin R. Patterson, 42, of Camino, was arrested last week on firearms charges stemming from the alleged bombing plot and had sought release on bond.
Even though Patterson has no criminal history, Drozd said the weight of the evidence against the suspect on at least one of the firearms charges “appears to be significant.”
Assistant U.S. Atty. Jodi Rafkin said the bombing plot is still under investigation, and she expects Patterson will be indicted before Dec. 20 on explosives charges linked to the alleged attempt to blow up the propane tanks in suburban Elk Grove around the new year.
Dwight Samuel, Patterson’s attorney, said he will probably appeal the ruling next week.
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