A Calhoun County man wanted on an arrest warrant was nabbed by Michigan State Police who also discovered a suspected explosive device in his possession, authorities said. The 26-year-old fugitive was apprehended outside the Baw Beese Inn in Hillsdale Township on Tuesday, where he was believed to be holed up.
The arrest which was executed around 1 p.m., after authorities were tipped off to the man's location, led to the discovery of an object in his vehicle that appeared to be a bomb. The Michigan State Police Fugitive Team and Emergency Support Team, upon initiating the arrest, searched the suspect's vehicle, as reported by WWJ Newsradio. Their findings prompted a response from the MSP Bomb Squad to secure the suspicious device.
The suspect, who had a standing warrant out of Jackson County, is now cooling his heels in the Hillsdale County Jail. The authorities have indicated that additional charges are pending the ongoing investigation into this incident. The Michigan State Police, while making the arrest, thwarted potential danger by promptly detaining the individual and ensuring the explosive device was handled securely, according to details obtained from fox17online.
No injuries were reported during the operation, which also saw the involvement of the Hillsdale Township Fire Department, offering supportive services to the law enforcement teams on the scene. The quick reaction of the Michigan State Police Bomb Squad ensured that the device was safely secured without harm to passersby or property, as further detailed by reports from mlive. As the investigation unfolds, authorities are tight-lipped about the nature of the explosive device and the motives of the suspect.
