Suburban Detroit Couple Faces Charges for Throwing Explosive Device

A married couple from St. Clair Shores, a suburb of Detroit, faces serious legal charges after allegedly throwing an explosive device into a neighbor’s yard. Jason Showers, 45, and Megan Showers, 38, could spend decades behind bars if found guilty of the accusations related to the incident, as revealed by the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office.

According to prosecutors, Megan Showers ignited a red, cylindrical explosive marked with the words ‘BYE BYE,’ while Jason Showers hurled it into their 72-year-old neighbor’s yard. Fortunately, the neighbor managed to extinguish the device.

Authorities, upon searching the couple’s residence, discovered firearms, ammunition, and materials for assembling explosive devices. Macomb County prosecutor Peter Lucido stated the gravity of the situation, highlighting the involvement of a senior citizen and reaffirming the office’s dedication to public safety.

Both Jason and Megan Showers face charges for placing explosives near property and possessing bombs with unlawful intent. These felony charges carry a potential sentence of up to 15 years in prison each. Additionally, Jason faces charges for being a prohibited person in possession of firearms and ammunition, punishable by up to five years in prison. He also has two felony firearm possession charges, each requiring a mandatory consecutive two-year sentence if convicted.

Due to Jason’s record as a habitual offender with at least four prior felony convictions, the judge retains the option to impose a life sentence should he be convicted on any of the four primary charges.

The couple appeared in court for the first time on Wednesday, as per public records. Their initial probable cause hearing is set for August 14.

The judge set Jason Showers a $100,000 cash-only bond, mandating that he wear a steel cuff GPS tether if released. He is also prohibited from returning home or contacting either his wife or the neighbor.

Megan Showers, on the other hand, received a bond set at $20,000, with the option to use a bail bondsman to cover 10%. The judge allowed her to return to the marital home but restricted any interaction with her husband or their neighbor.