Jonesborough man accused of bringing explosive device into Justice Center

A bomb squad team from Johnson City had to be called in to the Washington County Justice Center after a homemade improvised explosive device was found in a prisoner’s belongings.

James Thomas Clay, 29, of Jonesborough was being processed on unrelated charges when officers were alerted to the IED that was removed without incident.

No injuries were reported.

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