Pittsburgh-area man wanted after lawnmower explosion injures 1

July 29, 2025

A Westmoreland County man is facing charges after allegedly placing an explosive device under his former landlord’s lawnmower.

Pennsylvania State Police said on July 25 that an arrest warrant was issued for 54-year-old James Sever in connection with the explosion targeting his former landlord last weekend. Sever was charged with attempted homicide and unlawful possession of weapons of mass destruction, among others.