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Bomb Threats Rock Home Depot
A chilling wave of false bomb threats shook the Alton community when Jeremy R. Colwell, a 33-year-old East Alton man, allegedly made multiple threats against the Home Depot store in Alton, Illinois.
According to a complaint filed on April 26, 2016, Colwell is charged with three counts of Conveying a False Threat, a serious offense that carries a potential sentence of up to 5 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, not more than 3 years of supervised release after his prison term, and a mandatory special assessment of $100 per count.
Colwell is accused of faxing threatening messages to the Alton Police Department, local news outlets, Home Depot, and the FBI on February 16, 2016, April 2, 2016, and April 4, 2016, claiming that a bomb would detonate at the Home Depot store in Alton.
The FBI, along with the Alton Police Department, launched an investigation into the threats, and Colwell was subsequently charged by complaint in federal district court in East St. Louis. Assistant United States Attorney Daniel T. Kapsak is handling the prosecution of this case.
Colwell’s alleged actions have caused significant disruption and concern for the community, and the swift action taken by law enforcement is a testament to their commitment to maintaining public safety.
Under the law, Colwell is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The case serves as a reminder of the serious consequences of making false threats and the importance of reporting such incidents to the authorities.
As the investigation continues, the community remains vigilant, and the authorities are working tirelessly to ensure that justice is served.
Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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