Weekend Explosions In Warrington Lead To Charges Against Two Men

WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA — Two men are facing felony charges in connection with multiple explosions reported in Warrington Township early Sunday morning in the area of Main Street and Valley Square Boulevard.

Warrington Township Police have charged Vadim Pokusov, 40, of Warminster, and Vladimir Nosatchev, 47, of Philadelphia, with five counts of weapons of mass destruction, five counts of felony arson possession of explosive or incendiary materials or devices, one count of risking catastrophe, five counts of possession of instruments of crime and one count of criminal conspiracy.

On October 1 at about 3:30 a.m., police responded to the area of Street Road and Neshaminy Avenue for a fireworks complaint. Over the course of the next 20 minutes, police said they heard multiple explosions that were inconsistent with fireworks.

Patrol Squad 4 led by Sergeant Menzies and Corporal Krysick, along with officers Kozuch, Errigo, and Umile, observed a white SUV near Valley Square Shopping Center leaving the scene of a recently detonated explosive.

The vehicle was stopped by police and officers identified and detained Pokusov and Nosatchev. They also observed what appeared to be multiple illegally created improvised explosive devices inside the vehicle. One device appeared partially burnt and charred with a wick, police said.

The Philadelphia Bomb Disposal Unit was called to the scene to assist.

"They determined the devices and materials to be dangerous and illegal improvised explosive devices," reported Warrington Police Chief Daniel J. Friel.

Warrington Corporal Blanchard and K9 Jolie later assisted in locating the blast location and with the recovery of additional evidence.

The two men were remanded to Bucks County Prison on $1,000,000 cash bail.

"We want to thank the Philadelphia Police Department Bomb Disposal Unit for responding to assist. We would imagine each incident they are called to can be challenging. Diffusing an explosive device might be one of the most dangerous jobs," said the chief. "They were called in to make these dangerous materials safe and are we grateful for their expertise, professionalism, and assistance."