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Former correctional officer injured by explosion could face federal charges

Investigators believe a man identified by sources as 45-year-old Michael O’Neill may have been building bombs

By Rich Newberg
WIVB

WHEATFIELD, NY —A former corrections officer in Niagara County could face federal charges after an explosion in his parent’s garage severely injured his leg.

Investigators believe a man identified by sources as 45-year-old Michael O’Neill may have been building bombs.

“One went off and there was evidence of a few others,” said Niagara County Sheriff James Voutour.

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