Driver Claiming to Have Explosive Device Prompts Dale Mabry Closure: Tampa Police

Man with pipe bomb causes road closure

A suspect has been taken into custody in Brevard County after deputies say he attempted to bomb a state radio tower. Officials say the incident was isolated and not an act of terrorism. Authorities are asking locals to avoid the area of Deering Parkway Road and use alternative routes while they investigate. FOX 35's Stephanie Buffamonte brings us the latest updates.

Man charged after claiming he had a bomb, shutting down Tampa road

Tampa Police arrested a man on Thursday after he claimed he had a bomb, subsequently shutting down North Dale Mabry Highway.According to TPD, officers arrived at North Dale Mabry Highway and Columbus Drive around 6:30 p.m. when they received reports that a driver was asleep at the wheel, hindering the traffic flow.When officers approached the vehicle, they noticed it was in reverse and the engine was still running. Officers then woke up Jeremy J…

Driver claiming to have explosive device prompts Dale Mabry closure: Tampa police

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Part of Dale Mabry Highway was shut down in Tampa on Thursday after a driver claimed to have an explosive device in their vehicle, the Tampa Police Department said. Tampa police officers said they were called to the southbound lanes of Dale Mabry Highway and Columbus Drive just after 6:30 p.m. after receiving reports of an unconscious driver behind the wheel blocking traffic. Officers said the driver, who was not identified,…

Explosives Scare Shuts Down Dale Mabry After Unconscious Driver Claims Device: Tampa PD

TAMPA, Fla. – Southbound lanes of Dale Mabry Highway were shut down for an extended period Thursday evening after officers responded to reports of an unconscious driver blocking traffic, who later claimed to have an explosive device in their vehicle. The incident began just after 6:30 PM when authorities received calls about a driver unresponsive […] Explosives Scare Shuts Down Dale Mabry After Unconscious Driver Claims Device: Tampa PD

TPD: Driver taken into custody after blocking traffic, telling officers there was 'an explosive device' in the car

Tampa police responded to reports of an unconscious driver behind the wheel that was blocking traffic on the southbound lanes of Dale Mabry Hwy and Columbus Drive.

Tampa driver in custody after explosives threat shuts down Dale Mabry Highway: TPD

An explosives threat shut down the southbound lanes of Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa Thursday evening, according to officers.