Horseheads Man Arrested for Possession of Explosives and Hazardous Materials

A Horseheads man, Michael P. Hillard, has been arrested and charged with 1st Degree Criminal Possession of a Weapon after a possible explosive was found in Chemung County. Authorities intercepted a U-Haul vehicle believed to be connected to the incident, and subsequently executed a search warrant at Hillard's apartment, where hazardous materials were discovered. The immediate area has been evacuated, and the investigation is ongoing.