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Police: Person made delusional statements referencing explosive devices in Blacksburg
UPDATE: Jan. 2, 2021, at 4:00 p.m.Blacksburg Police arrest made who they said made delusional statements referring to explosive devices late Sunday morning. At about 11:17 a.m., police responded to the 2100 block of North Main Street in regards to a suspicious person/incident. Police said the person involved made โdelusional statementsโ about explosive devices. ORIGINAL STORYThere is currently a large police presence in Blacksburg as police investigate a suspicious incident Sunday afternoon, according to the Town of Blacksburg. Blacksburg Police confirmed that they are investigating the situation in the 2100 block of North Main Street.