Update 6 p.m.
From BPD's Capt. Morgan: "We are assisting Hamden PD at the motel [America's Best Value Inn]. They have someone inn custody for a bank robbery that has ties to the hotel. We have Rte 1 closed at NE Industrial Rd to Sycamore Way. They have CSP ESU and FBI assisting them."
Posted 5 p.m. on June 4
There has been a police presence at America's Best Value Inn in Branford since just after 3 p.m. The hotel is located on the corner of Leete's Island Road and Route 1 near Chowder Pot.
A suspect was arrested in Hamden. He had been staying at the hotel and reportedly discussed explosives.
As a precaution, Branford Police have evacuated the hotel and state officials will be inspecting one of the rooms.
The roads in the surrounding area have been closed.
More information will be posted as it becomes available.
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