ST. MARY'S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) -- The Naval Air Station Patuxent River posted delays on Tuesday morning after an unauthorized entry attempt during the morning rush hour.

A spokesperson said that a contractor failed to show their ID prior to running through a checkpoint, and therefore, protocols were enacted.

Police were called to respond, but no charges are believed to have been filed.

It's not uncommon for individuals to accidentally miss a checkpoint, according to the spokesperson, but every instance is approached with an abundance of caution.

The gates have since reopened.

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