Miramar's Gate Reopens After Man Threatens Guards

Updated at 5:56 p.m. 

A man was arrested Wednesday afternoon after driving up to an entrance gate at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and making what were perceived to be threatening statements to military guards.

The motorist arrived at the base's North Gate shortly before 2 p.m. and confronted the security personnel, according to a statement from the base.

The suspect, whose identity was not immediately available, was detained. Marine Corps officials closed down the entryway while military and San Diego police questioned the man.

Several residences and commercial buildings in the immediate area were evacuated as a bomb squad searched the suspect's vehicle, and a stretch of Miramar Road was blocked off, military officials said.

The gates were reopened hours later.

Authorities declined to disclose the nature of the alleged threats.

The base is home to units headquartered at Camp Pendleton. 

For immediate updates, follow the base on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MCASMiramarCA

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