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Judge orders Denville man accused of stockpiling homemade explosives held pending trial

Prosecutors say investigators found more than 100 homemade explosives, along with guns and ammunition, inside the man's home.

Derek Callahan

Jul 9, 2026, 12:09 PM

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A judge has ordered Joseph Rizos to remain in jail pending trial after prosecutors said investigators found more than 100 homemade explosives inside his Denville home.

As News 12 previously reported, law enforcement officers said they discovered a lab inside the home last month containing more than 100 homemade explosives, as well as guns and ammunition.

RELATED: Authorities find ‘massive trove’ of explosives, prompting evacuations in Morris County

Rizos was arrested following a monthslong investigation.

On Tuesday a judge ordered him detained pending trial.

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