WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) - UPDATE: The West Monroe Police Department said Robert Tolbert, 61, was arrested as the suspect in a bomb threat investigation.

WMPD said Tolbert texted a person and claimed to have multiple weapons, ammunition and explosives. WMPD said Tolbert’s threats included having a shootout with law enforcement.

Detectives said they were trying to find Tolbert’s location when he showed up at the WMPD at noon and asked to talk to administration.

Tolbert was arrested at the police department and was booked into the Ouachita Correctional Center on a charge of terrorizing. Tolbert is being held without bond.

WMPD said the Monroe Police Department Bomb Squad searched Tolbert’s vehicle and home and cleared both of any threats.

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Evidence was taken during the investigation

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