Fort Campbell soldier charged for refusing search

Associated Press - November 20, 2009 7:25 AM ET

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (AP) - The military says a Fort Campbell soldier was charged after refusing to allow a search of his vehicle and causing a gate into the installation to be shut down.

Fort Campbell spokeswoman Kelly Tyler said the soldier, whose name was not released, refused a random search at the gate on Thursday, causing security officers to consider the man and his vehicle a threat.

The Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle reported that gate was closed for about 30 minutes.

The soldier will be charged under the Uniform Code of Military Justice for making a threat or hoax intended to cause panic or public fear and possession of a prohibited item.

Information from: The Leaf-Chronicle, http://www.theleafchronicle.com