Nicholasville man arrested in explosives case

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) – A search warrant by the ATF and Jessamine County Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of a convicted felon on weapons and explosives charges, according to deputies.

Investigators say 50-year old Roger Bowlin, of Nicholasville, was arrested at his home on Kissing Ridge Road Tuesday morning.

Deputies say he was charged with wanton endangerment, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possessing and distributing explosives without a permit.

Investigators say several guns were discovered in Bowlin’s home.

The Jessamine County Fire Department assisted at the scene.

Bowling was lodged in the Jessamine County Detention Center.