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One arrested after officials finds guns and explosives in Hearne

Curtis Lloyd Ramsdale, 55, was arrested by authorities after an anonymous tip reported that he had guns and explosives.

HEARNE, Robertson County — The Robertson County Sheriff's Office has arrested one person near Highway 79 and Old Franklin Highway in Hearne on warrants.

The man was recently revealed to be Curtis Lloyd Ramsdale, 55 in a Friday, Oct. 6 press release from the Robertson County Sheriff's Office. Ramsdale has been charged with Unlawful Carry of a Weapon, Possession of a Component of Explosives, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, Possession of a Prohibited Weapon, and Possession of a Controlled Substance. 

All charges are felony charges barring the Unlawful Carry of a Weapon Charge. Additionally, a bond for Ramsale has not been set.

Traffic through the area was previously closed, but as of 4:52 p.m. on Thursday, Robertson County authorities say travel has returned to normal.

As of about 2:25 p.m. on Thursday, a spokesperson for the Robertson County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that one person had been booked into custody at the Robertson County Jail and Courthouse after firearms, narcotics, explosives, and materials to make explosives were found inside a home by authorities. 

The Robertson County Sheriff's Office had help from the Hearne Police Department, the Bryan Police Department, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and other law enforcement agencies.

Authorities say the investigation is ongoing. 

We will continue to update you as more information becomes available.

Editor's Note: A previous version of this report incorrectly stated that the encounter between the individual and law enforcement was a standoff. We apologize for this error.

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