# 84-year-old accused of making explosives at home

> Louisiana man arrested for creating and selling illegal explosives from his home.
- Title: 84-year-old accused of making explosives at home | Shortify
- Summary: Louisiana man arrested for creating and selling illegal explosives from his home. John Sinkankas, 84, was arrested for manufacturing and selling explosive…
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- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/10/07/84-year-old-accused-creating-selling-explosives-home-deputies-say
- Published: 2026-10-07T23:43:21.524+00:00
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- Topics: john sinkankas, louisiana, calcasieu parish sheriff's office, explosives, school, arrest, explosive precursors, news, local
## Arrested for explosives
An 84-year-old man in Louisiana was arrested for allegedly creating and selling explosives from his home, according to deputies.
## Search conducted
On Oct. 2, detectives searched the home of John W. Sinkankas in relation to an ongoing joint investigation.
## Explosives near school
Investigators say Sinkankas was manufacturing and selling explosive devices from his home, which is also 500 feet away from a school.
## Illegal explosive materials
Detectives initially learned the devices were manufactured to resemble fireworks, but after further investigation it was discovered that the devices contained an illegal amount of explosive materials.
## Items seized
During the search, detectives found several pounds of explosive powders, around 18 pounds of explosive precursors, numerous homemade explosives, and materials used to assemble them.
## Charged and released
Sinkankas was arrested and booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center and charged with manufacture & possession of delayed action incendiary device. He was released the following day on a $150,000 bond.
## Key takeaway

John Sinkankas, 84, was arrested for manufacturing and selling explosive devices near a school in Louisiana.