Teen Packs Bomb-Shaped Alarm Clock in His Carry-On
A 15-year-old on his way to Vancouver, was pulled aside after a screening officer noticed the object in his luggage. The object appeared to be a bomb, and the explosive disposal unit was dispatched. The screening area was shut down, and the surrounding area was evacuated for about three hours. The alarm clocki sold as a “defusable clock” for $45.95 US. On the site, the company says, “Dear Pranksters: Yeah, you. I know you are excited to scare your friends and coworkers with a phony bomb, but use your head. This kind of device can make people freak out and call the authorities. So don’t bring this to school or to work, and certainly don’t bring it anywhere near an airport! Seriously, don’t get yourself into trouble.” The teen was charged with”interfering with the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property,” which is a mischief offence. He’s very lucky he won’t be facing heavier charges. Get more here.
Man Arrested for Attacking Construction Worker with a Machete
Iowa City police responded to a report of a man with a machete. The victim told officers that 44-year-old Jeremy J. Mulvaney had become upset about construction equipment in the roadway and a “verbal altercation” occurred between him and the construction worker. Mulvaney then got a machete out of his vehicle and waved it at him. The construction worker was operating n a fork lift, and drove it toward Mulvaney. Mulvaney left when a witness said officers were coming. An officer spoke with Mulvaney over the phone and he admitted to participating in the altercation, but refused to meet with officers. He was arrested this week and faces one count of going armed with intent, a Class D felony punishable by up to five years in prison. Get more here.
