A man from Washington State was arrested Wednesday afternoon after authorities investigated a suspicious object inside his vehicle parked at a rest area off Interstate 80, near Underwood. According to Omaha television station WOWT, Christopher Peak was arrested on charges that include Interference with Official Acts, Disorderly Conduct, and Possession of Explosive Device.

His arrest followed the search of his vehicle, during which a commercial explosive device was found and safely detonated. Authorities said Peak was charged with disorderly conduct after he allegedly became combative with law enforcement.

The incident began at around 11-a.m., Wednesday, and resulted in the westbound rest stop being evacuated and closed for several hours.