Teen Accused Of Making Threats, Bomb-Like Devices
Suspicious bomb-like packages caused several evacuations in a Columbus neighborhood—and officials are saying a teenager is to blame.
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Suspicious bomb-like packages caused several evacuations in a Columbus neighborhood.
Now, investigators said a 15-year-old boy is to blame for the terroristic threats, NBC 4 reported.
According to a search warrant, Robert Lindsey made three threats over the summer and another earlier this month.
In each incident, according to the search warrant, Lindsey either wrote a threatening letter or planted a bomb-like device.
Investigators said a forensic handwriting analyst linked the letters back to the suspect by comparing it to his homework samples.
The Columbus Bomb Squad said that even though the packages were hoaxes, they take every situation seriously.
Lindsey is charged with four counts of inducing panic.
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