MEDFORD, Ore. — A Klamath Falls man has pleaded guilty in federal court to illegally distributing explosive devices after investigators uncovered hundreds of homemade explosives and bomb-making materials at his home and business.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon, 52-year-old Jason Edward Lowery entered a guilty plea Monday to one count of distribution of explosives by a non-licensee.
Court documents show that in June 2025, Lowery sold multiple illegal M-type explosive devices from both his residence and his business in Klamath Falls. Federal and state investigators later executed search warrants at Lowery’s home, workplace, and vehicle, where they discovered more than 200 homemade explosive devices along with materials used to manufacture additional explosives.
Among the items seized was a destructive device containing a large quantity of explosive powder and nails strapped to it. Investigators also recovered firearms and methamphetamine from Lowery’s residence.
Authorities said evidence found on Lowery’s cellphone included text messages indicating he had been selling explosive devices to multiple individuals.
A federal grand jury in Medford returned a two-count indictment against Lowery on July 17, 2025, charging him with distribution of explosives by a non-licensee and manufacture of explosives by a non-licensee.
Under federal law, Lowery faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and three years of supervised release. He is scheduled to be sentenced on Oct. 8, 2026, before a U.S. District Court judge.
As part of his plea agreement, Lowery agreed to forfeit any criminal proceeds and property used to facilitate the offenses that are identified by the government prior to sentencing.
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Oregon State Police. Assistant U.S. Attorney Judith R. Harper is prosecuting the case.
Federal prosecutors emphasized that a guilty plea is an admission of guilt and that sentencing will be determined by the court following consideration of federal sentencing guidelines and other statutory factors.
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