A man accused of planting an explosive under another man’s car in Ross Township

A man is accused of attacking another man and then throwing an explosive under his car.

Court documents say Ryan Murphy, 31, attended a party at his ex-girlfriend’s home in Ross Township on Sunday night. His ex-girlfriend told police she thought Murphy was jealous of her attention from another man at the party.

Before leaving the party, Murphy lit a firework that ignited a bush. When he returned, he allegedly threw an empty whiskey bottle at the man and punched him in the back of the head while wearing brass knuckles.

Police say Murphy planted an explosive under the man’s car early Monday morning.

An officer arrived at Murphy’s home at 6:30 a.m. Monday to conduct surveillance. Police saw him get on his bike and ride down Evergreen Road.

Officers ordered Murphy to stop, but according to court documents, he did not comply and continued riding his bike in the opposite direction.

Police used intervention tactics to stop Murphy’s bike and tased him after he ignored their commands.

Police said they found a large machete, camouflage bandanas, suspected cocaine and pocket knives in Murphy’s backpack.

Murphy was taken to the Allegheny County Jail. He is charged with aggravated assault, possession of murder weapons and resisting arrest.

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