Sacramento man charged with explosive device at airport

A Sacramento man has been charged with a federal crime after authorities say he attempted to pass through airport security while carrying a functional explosive device and other suspicious items in his carry-on luggage.

Kimani Osayande Jones, also known as Kimani Osayande Jackson, 49, was charged by criminal complaint with unlawful possession of explosive material in an airport. The incident occurred at approximately 9 p.m. on May 30 at Sacramento International Airport, where Jones was preparing to board American Airlines Flight 2464 to Charlotte, North Carolina.

According to court documents, Transportation Security Administration officers discovered the items during a routine screening. Investigators said Jones was wearing a scarf covering much of his face and blue latex gloves when he approached the checkpoint. A search of his backpack allegedly revealed an M-type explosive device described as a brown cylindrical object about 2.5 inches long with a green fuse, a torch lighter, a knife, scissors, loose scissor blades, an aerosol can, and zip ties.

Authorities also recovered five cell phones from Jones. The criminal complaint states all five phones had tape covering their...