A Longview man has been arrested after posting a photo of a fake bomb on social media and saying his employer would be closed for business Thursday.

Brando L. Vail, 42, was arrested on suspicion of making threats to bomb or injure property, according to the Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office. He allegedly posted late Wednesday that "Walt's Meats Company will be closed tomorrow. Thank you for your loyal meat buying. Have a nice Halloween."

The post showed a device attached to red sticks labeled "dynamite," according to the sheriff's office.

Other employees of Walt's Wholesale Meats in Woodland saw his Facebook post, and the business reported the threat to authorities, the sheriff's office said. The business was swept for safety.

Vail didn't show up for his shift Thursday, sheriff's office said. But the agency said authorities found him -- and the bomb pictured in the Facebook post -- at a Longview home.

Vail said he was intoxicated when he posted the photo and that it was a joke, according to deputies.

He remained in the Cowlitz County Jail early Friday, records show.

-- Jim Ryan