Bethlehem Township Police arrested Daniel Allen Bissey, 69, of Lehigh Street, Jan. 13 when officers responded to a call alleging domestic violence.

An investigation led to the arrest of Bissey for domestic violence related charges of simple assault, reckless endangerment to another person and terroristic threats, which included threats to law enforcement officers.

Over 20 firearms were recovered from the residence and taken into custody by police. Bissey was arraigned late and was committed to Northampton County Prison pending bail.

On Jan. 15 around 5:10 p.m, Bethlehem Township Police and Northampton County Deputy Sheriffs were called to to take custody of several more firearms that were discovered in the residence. While on scene, officers and deputies were alerted that there were also possible explosive materials within the residence.

Officers subsequently discovered quantities of explosive devices and materials within the residence. A request was made for the Bethlehem Bomb Squad to respond to the scene to assess and remove the explosive materials. Representatives from the FBI and ATF also responded to the scene.

After a full assessment was made of what they were dealing with the explosives were safely removed by members of the Bethlehem Bomb Squad.

Due to public safety considerations, access to the neighborhood area was temporarily restricted until the bomb squad safety removed the explosive materials. Officers cleared from the area at approximately 8:15 p.m. and the access restrictions to the area were lifted.

An investigation related to the recovered explosive materials is ongoing. A preliminary hearing on the domestic violence-related charges is tentatively scheduled for Jan. 26 at 1 p.m.