By Donald Wittkowski
Four months after arresting a Sea Isle City man on drug and weapons charges, authorities are still investigating the types of explosive devices he allegedly had in his possession, a senior police official said.
Steven Lamb, 30, was arrested Sept. 30 on two counts of possession of chemicals and components “for the purpose of manufacturing explosive devices,” Sea Isle police said.
He was also charged with drug and weapons offenses after LSD and a CO2-powered handgun were found in his possession, according to authorities.
Citing the ongoing investigation, Sea Isle Police Capt. Anthony Garreffi said authorities are trying to identify the types of components found in Lamb’s possession and what he intended to do with them.
“That’s still under investigation. He hasn’t spoken to police,” Garreffi said in an interview Tuesday.
When Lamb was arrested in September, Police Chief Thomas D’Intino stressed that Sea Isle residents were never in danger. D’Intino declined then to characterize the components as a bomb.
Garreffi, who has assumed the title of acting police chief as D’Intino prepares to retire on Jan. 31, said authorities are investigating Lamb’s background and whether the explosive devices may be related to his occupation.
