UPDATE: Man charged after police say he had explosives in his car in a park

Rodburn Hollow Park was closed Wednesday afternoon while at least four explosive devices were disassembled

Update from March 24, 2022:

MOREHEAD, Ky. (WTVQ) – A man has been charged after Morehead Police say he was found intoxicated with what appeared to be homemade pipe bombs in his car in a park in Rowan County.

Police say they responded Wednesday afternoon to Rodburn Hollow Park after receiving reports of a reckless driver in the park.

Investigators say they found the involved car and while talking to the driver, 46-year old Buffy Litteral, the police K-9 indicated there were drugs in the car.

Police say a search of the vehicle turned up the explosive devices and drugs.

The ATF, FBI and Kentucky State Police were called-in and the park was closed.

Police say at least four explosive devices were disassembled.  Once the scene was cleared, the park was reopened around 5:00 p.m.

Investigators say Litteral was charged with Possession of Destructive Device or Bobby Trap Device, Possession of a Controlled Substance and Public Intoxication.  He was taken to the Rowan County Detention Center.

 

Original story below from March 23, 2022:

MOREHEAD, Ky. (WTVQ) – A park in Rowan County was closed Wednesday afternoon after explosive were found in a car at the park, according to Morehead Police.

Rodburn Hollow Park and Rodburn Hollow Road were closed around 1:00 p.m. after the discovery as Morehead Police, Kentucky State Police, the ATF and FBI investigated, according to police.

The park and road reopened around 5:00 p.m., according to police.

No surrounding or nearby homes had to be evacuated, according to investigators.

No other information was immediately available.

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