Batavia Juvenile Facing Charges In FBI, Police Investigation

KANE COUNTY, IL — A juvenile in Batavia accused of possessing explosives faces charges in connection with an investigation by the Batavia Police Department, the Kane County Bomb Squad, the Kane County Major Crimes Task Force, the FBI and U.S. Postal Inspectors, according to a news release from the Kane County State's Attorney's office. Kane County State’s Attorney Joe McMahon approved charges Friday against the juvenile for possession of explosives, the news release said. The juvenile is in custody at the Kane County Juvenile Justice Center, according to the state's attorney's office.

“My thanks to all of the agencies involved in this case," McMahon said, in the news release. "Their collaborative work has proved essential in keeping our communities safe.”

On Tuesday, Batavia police assisted the FBI with their investigation at a Davey Drive home, police said. Batavia police, the FBI and the Kane County Bomb Unit searched the home and found the explosive materials and containers, according to the news release.

Police said that due to the highly volatile nature of the mixture, it was destroyed where it was found through a controlled detonation. Nearby residents were made aware of the detonation, although they were not at risk, the news release stated.

More: Batavia HS Student In Custody After Explosives Found At Home

As a precaution, Batavia High School was searched by bomb sniffing dogs, but no evidence of explosives or materials was found on the school's property, police said.

“Our priority is the public’s safety," Batavia Chief of Police Dan Eul said, according to the state's attorney's office. "We believe that there is no current threat to the public."