IRVINE, Ky. (LEX 18) — An entire street in Estill County was evacuated Thursday afternoon due to an explosive device inside a home.
Irvine Police say they arrested 33-year-old Marcus Spurgeon around 4:30 p.m. for indecent exposure.
Three Forks Regional Jail
While police made the arrest, they noticed some items that raised suspicion.
Spurgeon gave them permission to search a car and inside the home. Police found multiple handguns, long guns, ammunition, and a military-grade explosive device.
Police say more charges are expected. Spurgeon is being held at the Three Forks Regional Jail.
The explosive was secured in an ATF vehicle and police cleared the scene to let residents back in their homes around 11 p.m.
