State Police: I-68 shutdown was result of threat to kill President Trump, blow up Pentagon https://t.co/xEaLX5w8qa— Cory Groshek (@CoryGroshek) March 27, 2019
PRESTON COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS/WVAH) — West Virginia State Police said Interstate 68 was shut down temporarily Wednesday near the border with Maryland after threats were made to kill President Donald Trump and to blow up the Pentagon.
A 42-year-old male has been detained for questioning after a search of the vehicle revealed a fiream and explosive powder, State Police said.
State Police, the FBI and Secret Service are continuing to investigate.
The interstate reopened about 2:30 p.m.
State Police said troopers conducted a traffic stop about 10:30 a.m. for speeding in the eastbound lanes near Bruceton Mills. The traffic stop resulted in an investigation that led to the shutdown of the interstate.
The interstate was shut down near the West Virginia/Maryland state line about four hours. Traffic was diverted off the interstate and drivers were advised to find alternate routes.