Man charged after explosives pulled out of home

LONGMONT – Boulder County prosecutors have charged a man with 10 counts of illegal explosives possession on Friday.

Ronald Swerlein, 50, offered no comment as he, his wife, and his attorney walked into a Boulder County courtroom Friday afternoon.

His attorney, Jeffrey Larson, did say in court that he believes Swerlein "has no intention of harming anybody or frightening anybody."

Over the weekend, Longmont Police say they pulled out from Swerlein's home more than 200 chemicals, numerous guns, and even a few magazines connected with eco-terrorist organizations. In court documents Swerlein has reportedly told police he was interested in model rocketry.

Police have not said if they think Swerlein posed a threat to anyone other than himself.

Police first searched Swerlein's home on June 15 after a neighbor reported hearing three explosions at the house three days earlier.

Swerlein will be back in court next month.