WALKER, Mich. — A driver approached a vehicle checkpoint at former President Donald Trump’s rally in Walker on Friday and claimed he had an explosive in his trunk, according to a report by CNN.
Walker police chief Keith Mankel told FOX 17 that "Walker Police arrested a subject outside of the Trump rally who drove around a checkpoint and did not listen to police orders. The suspect did not stop and a short pursuit ensued. The suspect then pulled into a neighboring business parking lot and was taken into custody without further incident."
Mankel said, "There was a comment about a possible explosive device, however nothing was located. There were no injuries, and the suspect never made into the protected area."
According to Mankel, "the following charges were authorized by the Kent County Prosecutor's Office and the suspect will be arraigned Monday in the 59th District Court:
*One count of false report or threat of terrorism
*One count of explosives-possession of bombs with unlawful intent
*One count of police officer-fleeing 3rd degree
*One count of resulting/resisting/obstructing police officer."
CNN said the male driver attempted to plow through the checkpoint but was stopped, and no shots were fired, a source said. No explosive device was found, though a federal official said that lawn fertilizer was found in the trunk.
The agents who stopped the driver were Homeland Security Investigations agents who were assisting the Secret Service, the federal official said.
A Secret Service spokesperson said in a statement: “An individual was arrested by the Walker Police Department,” and thanked their support in protecting Trump.
The incident had no noticeable impact on the campaign event, which was delayed by the late arrival of the former President.
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