A Dartmouth man charged in connection with a spectacular garage explosion in a Dartmouth neighborhood on Sept. 2 posted $500 bail following arraignment in New Bedford District Court on Oct. 28.

Kevin Ruiz, 54, is charged with possession of component parts capable of creating a destructive/incendiary device, possession of explosives, three counts of wanton destruction of property over $1,200, and disturbing the peace.

He is due back in court on Dec. 23 for a probable cause hearing.

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