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.