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A New York man has been federally charged for allegedly manufacturing and planting homemade explosive devices throughout Manhattan, including on active subway tracks and residential rooftops, according to federal prosecutors.
Michael Gann, 55, of Inwood, was formally charged on Tuesday with multiple federal offenses related to the creation and distribution of at least seven improvised explosive devices (IEDs), which officials say were assembled using chemicals Gann purchased online.
U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton announced the charges in a statement, emphasizing the potential threat to public safety.
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“The safety of New Yorkers is paramount,” Clayton said.
“As alleged, Michael Gann built explosive devices, stored them on a rooftop in SoHo, and threw one onto the subway tracks—putting countless lives at risk. Thanks to swift work by our law enforcement partners, no one was harmed. That vigilance assuredly prevented a tragedy in New York.”
According to investigators, Gann allegedly placed one of the devices on the subway tracks of the Williamsburg Bridge and hoarded others, including those containing shotgun shells, on the rooftops of apartment buildings in Manhattan.
Officials said he was arrested on June 5 while in possession of another device.
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On the same day as his arrest, Gann reportedly posted on Instagram, “Who wants me to go out to play like no tomorrow?”
Authorities cited the post as evidence of intent.
Federal and local law enforcement agencies credited their joint efforts in intercepting Gann before any harm occurred.
FBI Assistant Director Christopher Raia highlighted the interagency response, stating that the “swift partnership” among investigative units was critical in preventing violence.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch also released a statement commending the collaborative response.
“This defendant allegedly stockpiled homemade explosives and traveled to New York City with these deadly devices,” Tisch said.
“He threw one of these devices onto an active subway track and stored others on the rooftop of a residential building, but because of the skilled investigative work and swift response from the NYPD and our partners, we were able to intervene before he caused any harm.”
Gann has been charged with three federal offenses. These include one count of attempted destruction of property by means of explosives, which carries a mandatory minimum sentence of five years and a maximum sentence of twenty years.
He is also charged with one count of transportation of explosive materials, which carries a maximum sentence of ten years, and one count of unlawful possession of destructive devices, also carrying a maximum of ten years.
The case is being handled by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York’s National Security and International Narcotics Unit.
Prosecutors assigned to the case include Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jonathan L. Bodansky, Michael D. Lockard, and Chelsea L. Scism, along with Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Julie Isaacson.
Gann’s sentencing will be determined by a federal judge.
As of Wednesday, he remains in federal custody pending further court proceedings.
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