Toe Jam Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 via various sources. http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Suspicious-Vehicle-Shuts-Roads-Around-Pentagon-124060079.html?update Police have shut down several roads around the Pentagon after a suspicious vehicle was discovered along Washington Boulevard. Pentagon police reportedly took one person into custody when a "suspicious device" was found in his car, according to NBC News Pentagon correspondent Jim Miklaszewski. Police are searching for one, possibly two more people who fled the scene on foot when police stopped the vehicle. Officials said the suspicious vehicle is in some bushes off of the road. Sources said it might be linked to another Arlington Police investigation. Officials say the closures will affect the morning rush hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderShrugged Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Wonder if its a spray bottle of Axe cologne? Thats how these thing often end up these days. That said, I pray that is the case this time too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toe Jam Posted June 17, 2011 Author Share Posted June 17, 2011 Wonder if its a spray bottle of Axe cologne? Thats how these thing often end up these days.That said, I pray that is the case this time too. The car was sitting in some bushes. That's what strikes me as odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chump Bailey Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Officials say the closures will affect the morning rush hour. Big time probably. Definitely don't miss the traffic in the DC area. I hope this is nothing serious. Good work by Arlington PD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.C.O.L.B. Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 The car was sitting in some bushes. That's what strikes me as odd. Or the people fleeing on foot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPinstripe Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Or the people fleeing on foot. Maybe they were embaressed to be wearing Ax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toe Jam Posted June 17, 2011 Author Share Posted June 17, 2011 Although it was not immediately clear what the device was, one official told NBC News that "it looks like a bomb." http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43437875/ns/us_news-security/t/nbc-suspicious-device-found-car-near-pentagon/ ---------- Post added June-17th-2011 at 04:53 AM ---------- News crews have been told to expect a ‘loud bang’ in the next 5 minutes. http://www.arlnow.com/2011/06/17/breaking-news-roads-closed-near-pentagon/ ---------- Post added June-17th-2011 at 04:55 AM ---------- CBS's David Martin: Dept Homeland Sec has person in custody suspected planting susp devices nr Pentagon, Arlington Natl Cem & wo Jima Mem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedr01 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Dude, I got stuck in this traffic for a little over an hour. All exits to arlington were closed, so everyone and their mother had to go into DC. That being said, I'll gladly get stuck in traffic as opposed to these shmucks getting away with whatever they were doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantarace17 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 traffic is an absolute nightmare in arlington I hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinz4Life12 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 i just took the metro through the pentagon station, nothing unusual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Kaos Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Just watched the news conference, this is a HUGE mess. There really not giving much info, an individual was taken into custody for being in Arlington Cemetary after dark, it closes at dusk. During the course of questioning they felt it was necessary to search for a vehicle. They located a vehicle in close proximity to the Pentagon which is what started all of this. They did not confirm the presence of a "suspicious package" They did not confirm that the bomb squad had detonated a package They did not confirm any other suspects were thought to be involved It appears that business is running at a normal pace in the Pentagon The only time frame for opening roads and I quote "when it's safe". Next press conference is scheduled for 9:30am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Just watched the news conference, this is a HUGE mess. There really not giving much info, an individual was taken into custody for being in Arlington Cemetary after dark, it closes at dusk. During the course of questioning they felt it was necessary to search for a vehicle. They located a vehicle in close proximity to the Pentagon which is what started all of this. They did not confirm the presence of a "suspicious package" They did not confirm that the bomb squad had detonated a package They did not confirm any other suspects were thought to be involved It appears that business is running at a normal pace in the Pentagon The only time frame for opening roads and I quote "when it's safe". Next press conference is scheduled for 9:30am Yup, they essentially said nothing. The press repsectfully tried to get a few more details. The spokesman respectfully deferred. Both sides did their job. Honestly, we know what we should at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Sounds like a standard precautionary measure, but worrying all the same. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinz4Life12 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 is I-66 WB closed? did they say whether or not they are planning to close the metro stop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennVic Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 I would take this with a grain of salt at this point Al Qaeda-related statements, backpack found in suspicious vehicle stopped near Pentagon ARLINGTON, Va. -- Authorities found al Qaeda-related statements, a backpack containing ammonium nitrate, and spent 9mm shells Friday after stopping a suspicious vehicle close to the Pentagon and arresting a man, ABC's "Good Morning America" reported. Pentagon Police arrested one person Friday and closed several roads around the US Department of Defense headquarters after officers stopped a suspicious vehicle and discovered a backpack believed to contain ammonium nitrate, FOX News Channel reported. The vehicle was stopped about 6:00am local time Friday. Police were searching for one, or possibly two, other people who fled the vehicle when it was stopped by police, local news channel WRC-TV reported. Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/one_arrested_after_suspicious_vehicle_gwbx1poT18VYjkqWOGD3sK#ixzz1PXPPNLGN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeaconTheVillain Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Maybe they were embaressed to be wearing Ax. So anyone hear the loud bang? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderShrugged Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Really glad no one was hurt, but apparently from the traffic reports, a terrorist seemingly won a goal in a way. (caused bedlam) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.C.O.L.B. Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 is I-66 WB closed? did they say whether or not they are planning to close the metro stop? 66 is open. Heard on WTOP that Metro is skipping the Pentagon stop for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Kaos Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 9:30 press conference notes: Found red 2011 Nissan, no suspicious package in vehicle. Searched suspect's backpack and found non-explosive products in bags. Further analysis is needed to identify, more details to follow. Individual acted alone. No charges have been filed. Opening roads as quickly as possible , still no timeframe. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At this point not much new to report, glad everyone is safe and the threat is neutralized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderShrugged Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 9:30 press conference notes:Found red 2011 Nissan, no suspicious package in vehicle. Searched suspect's backpack and found non-explosive products in bags. Further analysis is needed to identify, more details to follow. Individual acted alone. No charges have been filed. Opening roads as quickly as possible , still no timeframe. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At this point not much new to report, glad everyone is safe and the threat is neutralized. so was there actually a threat or axe? (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeaconTheVillain Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Well this ****ed my commute this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadySkinsFan Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 News reports I heard say it was a homeless man camping in Arlington Cementary and his car was parked in bushes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.C.O.L.B. Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 I'm not gonna front, I use Axe body wash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sideshow24 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 News reports I heard say it was a homeless man camping in Arlington Cementary and his car was parked in bushes. If you have a car, why camp in a cemetery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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