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Pekin Bridge Alleged Pipe Bomber Arrested

A man has been arrested in connection with a pipe bomb that exploded under a bridge over the Illinois River in central Illinois. Pekin Police say they arrested 26-year-old Marc A. McCulley of Pekin early Sunday after police received a tip on the department's Facebook page.

McCulley is charged with possession of explosives or incendiary devices, disorderly conduct and reckless conduct. He's being held in Tazewell County's jail. The device detonated Friday under the Pekin Bridge. Police say no one was injured and the bridge wasn't significantly damaged. The FBI and the Illinois State Police plan to continue investigating the incident.