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Man Charged After Explosive Device Found in East Harlem Car

Incident stemmed from a domestic dispute between cousins, leading to police discovery of a potentially viable bomb.

  • Chontrell Wrenick, 50, faces multiple charges including weapon possession and reckless endangerment.
  • The device, described as a low-impact explosive, was found during a dispute outside the 25th Precinct.
  • Both men involved had prior arrests but no recent criminal activity.
  • The NYPD Bomb Squad secured the device and confirmed it could cause harm but not mass casualties.
  • Authorities ruled out terrorism, attributing the incident to personal and emotional issues.
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