NEWCASTLE — Shortly after midnight on Monday, Sept. 22, deputies from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on Main Street in Newcastle in response to a traffic violation.
The operator of the vehicle was arrested at the scene and transported to the Lincoln County Jail on an outstanding arrest warrant.
During a subsequent search of the vehicle, deputies discovered material that appeared to resemble an explosive device in the vehicle.
Out of an abundance of caution, the Maine State Police Bomb Team and the Office of State Fire Marshal were called to the scene to examine the item in question.
The device was secured and removed for further evaluation to include a laboratory analysis.
Given the nature of the evidence found at the scene, the Office of State Fire Marshal has assumed the role of lead investigative agency.
The identity of involved parties is currently being withheld as the investigation continues.
