Authorities say a now-former Western New England University student was arrested this week, after police found weapons, a pressure cooker, ball bearings and more in his dorm room.
The Hampden District Attorney's office says part of a handgun and night vision goggles were just some of what authorities found during a sweep of 18-year-old James McNary's dorm room.
The search happened after state police were called to WNE Wednesday, responding to reports that a student had "been expelled for violating the university’s weapons policy,” according to the DA’s office.
State police went on to find and interview McNary before arresting him. Among other items, investigators went on to locate knives, swords, a gas mask, pressure cooker and ball bearings in his dorm room.
McNary, a Saugus resident, was arraigned in Springfield District Court Thursday. Per the DA's office, he was charged with:
- Using a 3D printer to manufacture a firearm
- Improper storage of a firearm
- Manufacturing an untraceable firearm
- Possession of a firearm without an FID card
During his arraignment, the Commonwealth reportedly requested bail be set at $500,000, only for the court to set it at $50,000 with conditions.
McNary is due back in court on Monday, March 16.
WNE is home to WAMC's Pioneer Valley Bureau.
