Update: Stockertown Homes Evacuated After Bomb Threat

9 a.m. Update:  Police say a DUI incident led to a bomb scare that shut down Stockertown’s Main Street early Sunday and caused officials to evacuate three homes.

One man is in custody and police are continuing to investigate. Very little information has been released to the public but police say the suspect is not a Stockertown resident.

The incident began with a report of a DUI at 2 a.m. followed by a 3 a.m. report of a possible “dirty” bomb on Main Street. Police have not confirmed the presence of a bomb but did call in Forks Township and Northampton County emergency responders.  

7:56 a.m. Update: Main Street in Stockertown has been reopened to traffic following a bomb scare early this morning. Police have not yet released details of the incident.

A possible "dirty bomb" has been found on Main Street in Stockertown, according to police radio reports. Reports say multiple law enforcement agencies are responding to a "serious incident" and homes are being evacuated as of 6 a.m. Sunday.

Traffic is being allowed to exit Route 33 at Stockertown and is being rerouted back to the Route 33 Belfast exit.

A suspect began aiming a large-caliber gun with a radiological symbol on it at cars around 4 a.m. Reports of a possible bomb on the scene first came in at 3 a.m.

It is believed that the suspect may have "prior operative experience." Police and emergency units have limited radio communication because the suspect reportedly has numerous radios in his possession.  According to officials on scene, the suspect is not in custody.

State police, Stockertown police and Forks Township fire units have responded.

Patch is on the scene and will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.