Carson City Man Faces Terrorism Charges

A Carson City man, Christopher Gorham, is facing multiple charges related to terrorism after deputies discovered explosives in his possession.

The situation unfolded on Saturday afternoon when deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by the 50-year-old Gorham. During the search, deputies found drug paraphernalia and an explosive device. The Tahoe-Douglas Consolidated Bomb Squad detonated the device.

Further investigation led deputies to Gorham’s apartment on College Parkway, where they discovered additional drugs, drug paraphernalia, and explosive materials. Authorities also found a document listing the names and ID numbers of two police officers, along with a list of parts needed to build another explosive device.

Gorham faces the following charges: Attempted Acts of Terrorism. Manufacturing a Destructive/Explosive Device. Conspiracy to Violate the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Authorities urge anyone with information about this case to contact the Carson City Sheriff’s Office or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900.