CHARLESTOWN, Ind. -- The FBI searched the home of James Howell, the Indiana man arrested in California on his way to a gay price parade with guns and chemicals "capable of forming an improvised explosive device."
The search was conducted Monday evening after a warrant was obtained.
Santa Monica, California Police Chief Jacqueline Seabrooks says they found Howell, 20, inside a car registered to Indiana.
Inside the car with Howell, police say, were three assault rifles, high capacity magazines, ammunition and a five-gallon bucket of chemicals "capable of forming an improvised explosive device."
A bomb squad had to be called to secure the car, and Howell was arrested.
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Seabrooks said on Twitter that Howell was headed to a large LA Pride event, which draws hundreds of thousands to Southern California.
The local Indiana FBI is supporting the Los Angeles Field Office in the investigation.
Police do not believe there is a connection between Howell and the Orlando shootings.
