NY Man Charged in SoHo, Bridge Bomb Plot

Michael Gann, a 55-year-old man from Inwood, New York, has been indicted on multiple federal charges after allegedly manufacturing at least seven IEDs using chemicals and materials purchased online. Authorities report Gann stored explosives and shotgun shells on residential rooftops in SoHo and threw one device onto the Williamsburg Bridge subway tracks, while another device was found on him at his arrest on June 5, 2025. Investigators say Gann tested explosive mixtures before assembling the IEDs, conducted internet searches for bomb-making and gun procurement, and ordered large quantities of precursor chemicals. No injuries occurred, but one device reportedly contained explosive powder 600 times the legal limit for consumer fireworks, posing a significant public safety threat. Gann faces charges including attempted destruction of property by explosives, transportation of explosive materials, and unlawful possession of destructive devices, with a potential sentence of up to 40 years if convicted. Authorities credited swift law enforcement action with preventing harm.