Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced the arrest of two men in Rome, Georgia, for manufacturing and possessing explosive devices. Daryl Stamey Sr., 56, and Steven Gray, 64, were apprehended following investigations by multiple law enforcement agencies.
“At approximately 9:04 AM on July 15, the Rome Police Department executed an unrelated search warrant at a commercial facility on Hull Avenue,” said Commissioner King. “Upon discovering homemade explosive devices at the facility, the State Fire Marshal’s Office, the Floyd County Police Department, and the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were called in to provide additional assistance.” Daryl Stamey Sr. was arrested during this operation and charged with 23 counts of possession of an explosive device.
On July 16, investigators followed a lead to Steven Gray’s residence where they found more explosive devices and materials used for manufacturing them. Gray was arrested and charged with 23 counts of manufacturing explosive devices.
The investigation is being conducted jointly by the State Fire Marshal’s Office, the Rome Police Department, the Floyd County Police Department, and the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The investigation is ongoing.
