GRANDVILLE, Mich. (WOOD) — A man who police say ignored a security checkpoint at former President Donald Trump’s campaign event in Walker Friday was formally charged Monday.
Steven Nauta, 65, of Rockford, appeared in a Grandville courtroom via video to be arraigned on one count each of a false report or threat of terrorism, possession of bombs with unlawful intent, third-degree fleeing a police officer and resulting, resisting or obstructing a police officer.
Nauta took his shirt off and held his head down through the majority of the proceedings.
The Walker Police Department said Nauta was outside Trump’s rally at FALK Production in Walker on Friday and drove around a checkpoint, ignoring police orders. A short police chase followed before he pulled into a neighboring business parking lot and was arrested, police said.
He made a comment a possible explosive device, authorities said, but officers didn’t find one.
Nauta is expected back in court for hearings on Oct. 8 and Oct. 15.
