FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026 – 12:32 p.m.
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – The 31-year-old Green Bay man facing 18 charges after allegedly being in possession of over ten improvised explosive devices appeared in court on Thursday.
Court records show Kenneth Seay appeared in court for a status conference with an attorney while in custody at the Brown County Jail.
The present bond was continued, the time limits for a preliminary hearing were waived, and an indigency hearing was scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on April 17.
Authorities find 10+ IEDs at Green Bay man’s residence, facing 18 charges: Complaint
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2026 – 5:10 P.M.
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – A Green Bay man had his cash bond set at $75,000 after authorities allegedly found over ten improvised explosive devices (IEDs) at his residence.
According to a criminal complaint obtained by WFRV, 31-year-old Kenneth Seay is facing 18 charges related to drugs and explosives.
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On February 20, authorities were made aware of a package being shipped to Seay’s residence from California. A few days later, a K9 indicated the presence of narcotics within the package.
The package was later opened, and around 170 grams of white crystalline substance were found. Additionally, 12 grams of a white powdery substance were found.
They tested positive for methamphetamine and cocaine, according to the complaint.
On February 24, members of the bomb squad were sent to Seay’s residence after being searched, and what was believed to be improvised explosive devices were found.
In total, 13 improvised devices were found.
One of the devices had nails inside, while another had ‘Boomstick’ written on it.
The FBI and ATF were contacted after the devices were found.
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It was later determined that all of the devices were improvised and not commercially made, according to the complaint. Authorities say one of the residence’s doors had modifications that allowed it to be barricaded.
Seay was arrested and asked for a lawyer and did not speak with authorities, the complaint said.
An acquaintance of Seay was interviewed, who reportedly admitted that he sold drugs. They reportedly told authorities that Seay gets shipments of drugs about twice a week.
The complaint says the acquaintance told authorities Seay was afraid of the cartel.
Seay is charged with:
- Maintaining a drug trafficking place
- Felony
- Up to three and a half years in prison
- Possession with intent to deliver cocaine
- Felony
- Up to 15 years in prison
- Possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine
- Felony
- Up to 40 years in prison
- Possession of THC
- Misdemeanor
- Up to six months in prison
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Misdemeanor
- Up to 30 days in prison
- Possession of improvised explosives (13 counts)
- Felony
- Up to six years in prison (per count)
Court records show Seay was scheduled to be in court on February 26 at 2 p.m. for his initial appearance. Arrest records show he had his cash bond set at $75,000.
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WFRV will update this story as the case progresses.
