GRAND HAVEN, MI – Grand Haven police arrested a man accused of vandalizing a Grand Haven church and planting “jumbo” M5000 firecrackers in and around the building, according to the Grand Haven Department of Public Safety.

The incident occurred shortly after 7 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 30, at Saint Patrick Saint Anthony Parish, 920 Fulton St., according to a news release issued by Director of Public Safety Jeff Hawke.

Police have evacuated the church and 11 a.m. mass has been cancelled, Hawke wrote. The parish’s 9 a.m. mass was cancelled, as well.

Officers responded to the church on Fulton Street on a report of a disorderly person inside the building. Upon further investigation, officers found that the man had vandalized the church and broke a TV in the process. The sanctuary area of the church was not damaged, however, Hawke wrote.

Police also believe the suspect placed M5000 firecrackers in and around the building. The devices are commercially available and are commonly ignited using a fuse.

A Michigan State Police explosives K9 unit was on scene attempting to locate firecrackers but did not find any other explosives, according to police.

Police cleared the scene around 1 p.m.

The unnamed suspect is being lodged at the Ottawa County Jail, according to a final update issued by Grand Haven police.