Klamath Falls man pleads guilty to selling illegal explosives

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (KTVZ) -- A Klamath Falls man pleaded guilty on Monday to illegally distributing explosive devices, an announcement made by U.S. Attorney Scott E. Bradford for the District of Oregon.

Jason Edward Lowery, 52, entered a plea of guilty to distribution of explosives by a non-licensee.

According to court documents, Lowery sold multiple illegal M-type explosive devices from his home and his place of business in Klamath Falls in June 2025.

During a search executed with a warrant at Lowery's residence, business and vehicle, investigators seized more than 200 homemade explosive devices and materials for constructing additional explosives. Police also seized a destructive device containing a large amount of explosive powder and nails, along with firearms and methamphetamine from Lowery's residence. Lowery's phone contained text messages indicating he was selling devices to multiple individuals.

A federal grand jury in Medford returned a two-count indictment on July 17, 2025, charging Lowery with distribution of explosives by a non-licensee and manufacture of explosives by a non-licensee.

Lowery faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine and three years of supervised release.

As part of his plea agreement, Lowery has agreed to forfeit any criminally-derived proceeds and property that the government identifies as having been used to facilitate his crimes before his sentencing.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and Oregon State Police are investigating the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Judith R. Harper is prosecuting the case.

Lowery's sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 8, 2026, before a U.S. district court judge.