The 22 year-old former Nelson County corrections officer who allegedly had booby traps, a pipe bomb and schematics for a kidnapping and murder plot in his home has been indicted on several charges.
Mason Johnson was previously arraigned in November and answered to charges of attempted murder, attempted kidnapping, impersonating a peace officer and more.
The investigation began on November 19 when Johnson tried to stop a car using police equipment, according to officials.
After receiving a search warrant for Johnson’s home, deputies found a bomb, traps, guns, body armor and what looked like a spike strip.
On Thursday, the Nelson County Grand Jury indicted Johnson after a lengthy investigation, according to a post from the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office.
Johnson has been indicted for three counts of attempted murder, attempted kidnapping, attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction second-degree, impersonating a peace officer, three counts of possession of a destructive device or booby trap device, stalking first-degree, fraudulent firearms transaction, stalking second-degree, violation of EPO/DVO, and improper use of blue lights.
Officials said Johnson’s bond will be set at $250,000. This case will now be handled in the Nelson County Circuit Court. He is set to appear in court again on February 22.
Source: WAVE
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