Border Crossing Chaos: Explosive Threats Shut Down US-Canada Interstate
TL;DR
A Rhode Island man, Tony Holford, was shot at but uninjured by Maine State troopers after he refused to stop near the US-Canadian border. Holford was charged with aggravated reckless conduct, terrorizing, and failure to stop. The area of the incident has been contained and is not considered a danger to the public. Drivers should avoid the area and use other ports of entry if necessary.
- Authorities open fire after driver rushes US-Canadian border station The Hill
- A Maine state trooper shot at a truck approaching the US-Canada border with a sign indicating there was an explosive on board, police say Yahoo! Voices
- Canadian border closed after RI man claims to have 'explosive device' WPRI
- Interstate from Houlton to Canadian border shut down until further notice WABI
- I-95 border crossing in Maine closed, man claims to have explosive device WCVB Boston
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