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| Update - Arrest of California Fugitive North of Albany | ||
| 07/11/2007 | ||
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Lieutenant Gregg Hastings Public Information Officer Office: (503) 731-3020 ext. 247 Oregon State Police (OSP) Arson & Explosive Bomb Technicians completed an examination of a possible explosive device found in the car of a California fugitive arrested Tuesday afternoon on Interstate 5 north of Albany. The examination today indicated it was not a live device and it has been rendered safe. At this time there is no expectation of any charges in Oregon. During what would have been a routine assist of a disabled motorist on July 10th, a California man with a history of possessing explosives was arrested Tuesday afternoon southbound Interstate 5 north of Albany as a Fugitive from Justice. The incident led Oregon State Police and ODOT to close a freeway off ramp while an Explosive Detection Canine Unit checked the car for possible explosives. After the car was cleared, the freeway off ramp was reopened and the car was moved to a safe location for further investigation by bomb technicians. Oregon State Police troopers from Albany and Salem arrested MACKENZIE SCOTT MCKERNAN, age 32, into custody as a Fugitive from Justice. He was lodged in Marion County Jail. According to San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department (SBCSD), on July 6th deputies from the Rancho Cucamongo Sheriff's Station took a report that MCKERNAN made terrorist threats against family, not government officials, using explosive devices or bombs. On July 7th, SBCSD entered information into the NCIC that MCKERNAN was wanted on a felony warrant for Crimes against Persons. Questions regarding the original case should be directed to SBCSD Public Affairs at (909) 387-3700. ### www.oregon.gov/OSP ###
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