Police: Man arrested while armed with Molotov cocktails

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- A man was arrested while reportedly carrying two Molotov cocktails in downtown Longview.

Longview Police Department said they responded to reports Tuesday morning of a man walking around while holding a knife and "what looked like an explosive device." According to witnesses, the man was making threats in a heavily populated area.

Longview PD says once officers arrived at the scene, they arrested 47-year-old Steven Vickery. The man was reportedly carrying two Molotov cocktail-type devices and a lighter at the time.

Authorities are still investigating the situation, but Vickery is set to be booked on felony charges.