Possible explosive device found inside a car in Cartersville after DUI crash, police say

CARTERSVILLE, Ga. — Cartersville police are investigating after officers found a possible explosive device inside a car that crashed.

Police said they are currently out at North Erwin Street near Cassville Road.

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The call originally came in as a crash in the area, according to a news release. Police said they arrested the car’s driver for driving under the influence and possession of a controlled substance.

Officers said they searched the rest of the driver’s car and found a possible explosive device.

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Police closed North Erwin St. from Cassville Road to Porter Street for a few hours. The road reopened around 12:40 p.m.

NewsChopper 2 flew over the scene for Channel 2 Action News at Noon. NewsChopper 2 spotted investigators dressed in bomb squad gear examining an item outside the car.

It is unclear what the suspicious item was.

Editor’s note: The article originally stated the call started as a traffic stop. It has been corrected.

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