Brooklyn Man Charged in Verizon Van Explosion

Kevindale Nurse, a 36-year-old driver of a 'dollar van,' faces federal arson charges after allegedly throwing a powerful explosive device into a Verizon utility van during a road rage incident in Brooklyn on January 31. Surveillance footage shows Nurse cutting off the Verizon van and then throwing the explosive device into the driver’s side window, resulting in multiple injuries to two Verizon repairmen and extensive damage to the van. The incident occurred at the intersection of President Street and Brooklyn Avenue and was witnessed by Nurse's 4-year-old son. U.S. Attorney Breon Peace condemned the attack as 'dangerous and senseless,' emphasizing the severe risks involved. If convicted, Nurse faces a mandatory minimum sentence of seven years and up to 40 years in prison. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is involved in the investigation, emphasizing the severity of using explosives in such situations.