A Napa County Superior Court judge denied Ian Rogersâ request for a reduction of bail, citing âconvincing evidenceâ that Rogers had threatened political enemies and the âsubstantial likelihoodâ he would carry out threats if released.
Rogers, 45, is the former owner of the now-defunct British Auto Repair in Napa who was arrested Jan. 16 after a tip from a disgruntled former employee led authorities to a safe containing five pipe bombs at his business. Subsequent searches of Rogersâ home, business, and storage shed resulted in the discovery of more than 50 guns, some illegal or unregistered, and 15,000 rounds of ammunition, the Register previously reported.Â