Maine Man Arrested on Arson Charges Allegedly Dropped ‘Bombs’ Using a Drone

An Aroostook County man is facing numerous charges following an 18-month-long investigation.

According to a press release from the Maine Department of Public Safety's Shannon Moss, 37-year-old Joshua Brydon, of Woodland, was arrested on October 12th, 2024.  He was arrested by the Maine State Police on a warrant from the State Fire Marshal's Office.

The press release goes on to explain:

The arrest resulted from the culmination of an 18-month long investigation into incidents of improvised explosive devices, and improvised incendiary devices being used to target multiple victims within the town of Woodland. Several of the devices were dropped by UAS (drone), and others were placed or thrown by hand.

Brydon has been charged with 5 counts of Class-A Arson, 1 count of Class-B Arson, 6 counts of Criminal Use of Explosives, 1 count of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and several counts of Stalking.

Several agencies helped with the investigation.

The press release says, in part:

The Investigations Division of the Office of State Fire Marshal was provided both technical and physical assistance during the investigation by several agencies including the Maine State Police, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives and Homeland Security Investigations

*NOTE - All suspects are considered innocent until being found guilty in a court of law

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The press release did not reveal any details about injuries (if there were any) caused by the explosives or the motive behind the alleged attacks.