Man who allegedly planted bomb at US air force base at large after fleeing to China

Alen Zheng and his sister, Ann Mary Zheng, both US citizens, have been charged in connection with an explosive device found outside MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, earlier this month. Alen Zheng is charged with attempting to damage government property and possessing the explosive device, facing a potential 40-year prison sentence. Ann Mary Zheng is charged with witness tampering and being an accessory after the fact, potentially facing 30 years. The siblings fled to China after the incident, but Ann Mary was arrested upon her return. Their mother was also detained for deportation due to an expired visa. The US Attorney for the Middle District of Florida emphasized that those who threaten or harm individuals in the district will be held accountable.

Alen Zheng, 20, and his sister, Ann Mary Zheng, 27, have been indicted on federal charges in Florida after an explosive device was found outside MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa on March 16. Alen Zheng is accused of planting the device, which did not detonate but was potentially deadly, on March 10 and calling 911 to report a bomb threat. Both siblings then fled to China, with Ann Mary Zheng allegedly selling the car used in the crime. Alen Zheng faces charges related to the explosive device, while Ann Mary Zheng is charged with witness tampering and being an accessory. Their mother has been detained pending deportation for overstaying her visa.