Jason Showers, 45, and his wife, Megan Showers, 38, are facing felony charges after prosecutors said an explosive device was thrown into a neighbor’s yard in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. The device was reportedly marked with the words “BYE BYE” and was extinguished by the 72-year-old neighbor. A later search of the couple’s home allegedly uncovered firearms, ammunition and materials prosecutors described as useful for assembling explosive devices. The couple appeared in court Wednesday, and their first probable cause hearing is scheduled for Aug. 14.
| 1) | Alleged attack on a senior neighbor |
| 2) | Search of the couple’s home |
| 3) | Charges and potential penalties |
| 4) | Court appearance and bond conditions |
| 5) | Prosecutor’s public-safety concerns |
Alleged attack on a senior neighbor
The incident allegedly occurred Monday in St. Clair Shores, a Detroit suburb in Macomb County. Prosecutors said Megan Showers lit a red, cylindrical explosive device before Jason Showers threw it into the yard of their 72-year-old neighbor. The device reportedly carried the two-word message “BYE BYE.”
Authorities said the neighbor was able to extinguish the device. The allegations have not been resolved in court, and both defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Prosecutors have not publicly identified a motive for the alleged act.
Search of the couple’s home
Following the reported incident, law enforcement searched the Showers’ home in St. Clair Shores. Prosecutors said officers found firearms, ammunition and materials for assembling explosive devices inside the residence.
The alleged discovery led to additional accusations against Jason Showers, who prosecutors say was prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition. The search evidence is expected to be addressed as the case proceeds through the Macomb County court system.
Charges and potential penalties
Jason Showers and Megan Showers each face charges of placing explosives near property and possessing bombs with unlawful intent. Prosecutors said both offenses are felonies carrying maximum sentences of 15 years in prison for each charge upon conviction.
Jason Showers also faces charges of being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm and ammunition. Each of those charges carries a potential sentence of up to five years. He additionally faces two felony firearm-possession counts, each carrying a mandatory two-year sentence that would be served consecutively to an underlying felony if he is convicted.
Prosecutors said Jason Showers is a habitual offender with at least four prior felony convictions. As a result, a judge could impose a life sentence if he is convicted of any one of the four top charges, according to the prosecution.
Court appearance and bond conditions
The couple made their first court appearance Wednesday, according to public records. Their first probable cause hearing is scheduled for Aug. 14, when the court is expected to consider whether the allegations support continuing the case.
A judge set Jason Showers’ bond at $100,000 cash only. He remained at the Macomb County Jail, and the court ordered that he wear a steel-cuff GPS tether if released. He would also be barred from returning to the couple’s home and from contacting either his wife or the neighbor.
The judge set Megan Showers’ bond at $20,000 and allowed her to pay 10% through a bail bondsman. She was permitted to return to the marital home but was ordered to have no contact with her husband or the neighbor.
Prosecutor’s public-safety concerns
Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido described the allegations as particularly troubling because the reported target was a senior community member.
“The allegations in this case are serious and especially troubling because they involve a senior member of our community. My office is committed to protecting public safety and prosecuting cases where individuals are accused of endangering others,” Peter Lucido said.
The case will now move through preliminary proceedings, where prosecutors must establish sufficient probable cause for the charges to continue. The defendants’ bond restrictions remain in effect unless modified by the court.
| No. | Key Point |
|---|---|
| 1 | A red cylindrical device marked “BYE BYE” was allegedly thrown into a 72-year-old neighbor’s yard. |
| 2 | Prosecutors said the neighbor extinguished the explosive. |
| 3 | A home search allegedly found firearms, ammunition and bomb-making materials. |
| 4 | The couple faces felony charges, while Jason Showers faces additional firearm counts. |
| 5 | A probable cause hearing is set for Aug. 14. |
Summary
The St. Clair Shores case involves allegations of an explosive device being thrown into a senior neighbor’s yard and additional allegations involving weapons and explosive-device materials. Jason Showers and Megan Showers face serious felony charges, but the claims remain allegations until tested in court. Their next major proceeding is the scheduled probable cause hearing on Aug. 14.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Jason Showers and Megan Showers accused of doing?
Prosecutors allege that Megan Showers lit an explosive device and that Jason Showers threw it into their 72-year-old neighbor’s yard.
What did investigators allegedly find in the home?
Prosecutors said a search found firearms, ammunition and materials for assembling explosive devices.
When is the next court hearing?
The couple’s first probable cause hearing is scheduled for Aug. 14.
What are the bond restrictions?
Jason Showers faces a $100,000 cash-only bond, GPS monitoring if released and no contact with his wife or the neighbor. Megan Showers faces a $20,000 bond, with a 10% bail-bondsman option, and similar no-contact restrictions.
