Two arrested after explosions in far East Bexar County, stolen cars found

SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — Two men are facing charges after reported explosions in far East Bexar County.

Deputies responded to a call about explosives being set off in the 11200 block of Buttercup Lane at around 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 3.

As they approached the location, they came upon a vehicle with two men inside. The deputies stopped the car and while they were talking with the two men inside, they noticed what appeared to be an improvised explosive device in the vehicle.

The San Antonio Police Department bomb squad was called in and investigators found the device was ‘pyrotechnic’ in nature.

Police say they later found damage caused explosions in a field, along with two stolen cars nearby.

Joey Lewayne Whitehead and Robert Joe Pena were arrested on multiple charges, including second-degree arson and drug possession.

The investigation continues.