Court documents say podiatrist planned bomb attack

TAMPA, Fla. -- A podiatrist arrested after authorities found guns and explosives in his home planned to destroy an Islamic education center and dozens of mosques, court documents alleged Friday.

Deputies searching Dr. Robert J. Goldstein's home near St. Petersburg found up to 40 weapons, 30 explosive devices, a list of about 50 Islamic worship centers in Florida and detailed plans to bomb an Islamic education center, according to a complaint filed Friday.

"Set timers for approximately 15-20 minutes to allow for enough time to get out of area, but to confirm explosions has (sic) been successful," reads an outline of the attack, according to court documents. "The amount of explosives should be ample to take down the building(s)."

Police believe Goldstein planned to use VCR tapes and walkie-talkies to hide explosive devices or detonators, sheriff's Detective Cal Dennie said.

"He was just a smart guy," Dennie said. "He knew his stuff. It was like a James Bond thing."

Goldstein, 37, was charged Friday with possession of a non-registered destructive device and attempting to use an explosive to damage and destroy Islamic centers. He was being held without bond Friday night at Hillsborough County jail.

Authorities did not offer a motive.

Papers found at the home mention an accomplice, but Dennie said he did not know whether investigators are seeking other suspects. The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, which took over the case Friday, did not immediately return a phone call.

Authorities found the explosives and evacuated residents in Goldstein's townhome complex Thursday night after his mother called police. She had asked them to check on the home after his wife, Kristi Goldstein, called her and said they were having marital problems, Dennie said.