HAMPTON, IOWA – On May 4, 2012, at approximately 8:22 PM, Hampton Police Department received a report of a plastic bottle exploding on South Federal in close proximity to young children after the bottle was thrown from a vehicle. One child had to be treated for injuries received in the explosion. The explosion was caused by a chemical reaction from within the bottle and also known as a “MacGyver” bomb.
After a thorough investigation, five juveniles (two age 16 and three age 17) will be charged. All five will have a charge of Reckless Use of Fire or Explosives. A charge of Aggravated Assault will also be made on the juvenile who threw the bottle toward the children.
Charged in this incident were:
Tylor Jondal, 16, Hampton, Reckless Use of Fire or Explosives
Eduardo Zamora, 16, Hampton, Reckless Use of Fire or Explosives
Cody Elphic, 17, Hampton, Reckless Use of Fire or Explosives
Spencer Bultman, 17, Hampton, Reckless Use of Fire or Explosives
Brett Janssen, 17, Hampton, Reckless Use of Fire or Explosives & Aggravated Assault
