Man & woman arrested for illegal fireworks in Council Bluffs
July 28th, 2015 by Ric Hanson
A 55-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman were arrested Monday by Council Bluffs authorities for allegedly running an illegal fireworks manufacturing operation. According to a Council Bluffs Fire Department press release, Craig Woodward and Katelyn Reynolds were arrested about 2:40 p.m. near South 32nd Street and 11th Avenue, after authorities received a tip about the operation.
Bluffs police said the couple were charged with manufacturing fireworks without a license. Bluffs firefighters said a large number of fireworks was found inside the garage and inside the residence where the couple were arrested. Council Bluffs Police and the Council Bluffs Fire Marshal’s Office are continuing to investigate the case.