Utah inmate tries to escape with ‘bomb’ made from toilet paper rolls, headphone wires and eraser
By APThursday, July 2, 2009
Inmate uses toilet paper ‘bomb’ to attempt escape
CEDAR CITY, Utah — The Iron County sheriff’s office said an inmate tried to escape from a correctional facility by fashioning a fake bomb. Sheriff’s Deputy Aaron Pallesen said the 28-year-old inmate cornered an officer in a lobby while holding what looked like a silver device with a red detonator.
Pallesen said deputies tackled the inmate, who allegedly threatened to blow up himself and anything around him if he wasn’t released.
A bomb squad found the device was made from toilet paper rolls, headphone wires and a pencil eraser.
The inmate, who was already charged with possession of a stolen vehicle and illegal firearms, could face additional charges.
Information from: The Spectrum, www.thespectrum.com
