Man charged in connection with manufacturing explosives; videos linked to New Orleans Jan. 1 attack
By Chloe Godding
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SWEET SPRINGS, Missouri (KMBC) — A Missouri man is facing several charges in connection with manufacturing explosives and sharing information on how to make them.
United States Attorney R. Matthew Price announced charges against Jordan Derrick, 40, of Sweet Springs, Missouri.
Derrick has been charged with one count of engaging in the business of manufacturing explosive materials without a license, one count of unlawful possession of an unregistered destructive device and one count of distributing information relating to manufacturing explosives.
Beginning no later than Sept. 18, 2023, Derrick allegedly used social media to post videos of himself making various explosive materials, including detonators. He provided step-by-step instructions on how to make the explosives in these videos, the criminal complaint alleges.
The complaint says Derrick’s videos were downloaded from his public accounts and used by Shamsud-Din Jabbar.
Jabbar was identified by the FBI as the man who carried out a terror attack on Jan. 1, 2025, driving his truck into the crowded Bourbon Street in New Orleans. This attack left 14 dead and dozens of others injured.
“Jabbar had created IEDs consistent with Derrick’s instructional videos,” the U.S. Attorney’s Office said. These IEDs did not detonate and were later rendered safe by law enforcement.
Additionally, Derrick’s instructions may be connected to a recent explosion in Odessa, Missouri, on May 4, 2026. Investigators found two components suspected of being used in explosive devices.
“The occupant of the residence told investigators that he manufactured explosive devices after watching online tutorials on a social media account that is believed to be utilized by Derrick to distribute information relating to the manufacture of explosives,” the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.
Derrick could face up to 40 years in prison if convicted on all charges.
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