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2 arrested in Council Bluffs for illegal fireworks business

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — Authorities have arrested two people for an illegal fireworks manufacturing operation at their home in Council Bluffs.

According to police, 55-year-old Craig Woodward and 22-year-old Katelyn Reynolds were arrested Monday afternoon. They have been charged with manufacturing fireworks without a license.

Lt. Keith Jones said investigators found hundreds of illegally produced fireworks inside a garage after receiving a tip.

It was not immediately clear if Woodward and Reynolds have an attorney.

An investigation is ongoing.

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