A federal jury in Johnstown, Pennsylvania has found Kris Joseph Nevling, 48, of Clearfield, guilty of conspiracy to maliciously destroy property by explosive or fire and possession of an unregistered destructive device. The verdict was delivered after four hours of deliberation on August 27, 2025. Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti made the announcement.
Nevling’s trial took place before United States District Judge Stephanie L. Haines. Evidence at trial showed that in early October 2019, Nevling and co-defendant Clint Addleman worked together to construct and possess a bomb. The device was hidden inside a package addressed to the victim using her nickname. According to testimony, at about 4:30 a.m. on October 4, 2019, the package containing the bomb was left outside the door of the victim’s first floor apartment in a multi-unit rental property in Clearfield. Later that morning, the bomb exploded inside the apartment, killing the victim and starting a fire that destroyed the building.
The jury also determined that the victim’s death resulted from conspiring to maliciously destroy property by explosive or fire.
Judge Haines has scheduled sentencing for January 7, 2026. The statutory maximum sentence is life imprisonment and a fine of up to $250,000; however, sentencing will be guided by federal Sentencing Guidelines based on offense seriousness and criminal history.
Co-defendant Addleman is set for trial in late October.
Assistant United States Attorneys Maureen Sheehan-Balchon, Shaun E. Sweeney, and Samantha A. Stewart prosecuted the case for the government.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives collaborated with local law enforcement agencies including Clearfield Regional Police Department and Pennsylvania State Police during their investigation leading up to this prosecution.
