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Tucson Man Sentenced for False Bomb Threats
TUCSON, Ariz. – In a disturbing display of reckless behavior, Octavio Acosta De La Torre, 43, of Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, was sentenced to 33 months in prison for making false bomb threats to businesses and government offices in Arizona.
According to court documents, between March 21, 2016 and April 1, 2016, De La Torre made approximately 20 false bomb threats to various businesses and government offices in Tucson and in the Phoenix area, including schools and military recruiting stations. These threats resulted in numerous closures and evacuations, causing widespread disruption and fear among the affected communities.
The investigation into De La Torre’s crimes was led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Tucson Police Department, with the prosecution handled by Beverly K. Anderson and Cory Picton, Assistant U.S. Attorneys for the District of Arizona, Tucson.
De La Torre’s actions have garnered widespread condemnation, with many expressing outrage at the harm and fear caused by his reckless behavior. The sentence handed down by Senior U.S. District Judge David C. Bury reflects the seriousness of the offense and serves as a reminder that making false threats will not be tolerated.
As the investigation and prosecution of De La Torre’s crimes demonstrate, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona is committed to holding accountable those who engage in violent and reckless behavior.
For more information on the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/az/. Follow the U.S. Attorney’s Office on Twitter at @USAO_AZ for the latest news and updates.
Key Facts
- State: Arizona
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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