Winchester police have arrested a man accused of setting off illegal fireworks Wednesday night.
Police arrested James D. Payne Jr. after officers patrolling near 46 Oak St. saw the fireworks being shot off.
Payne was found with explosives including M-88s, an M-98 and several mortar-type fireworks, according to police. He was charged with possession of explosives.
The fireworks were turned over to the fire marshal.
