Ohio Woman Charged with Making Dozens of Federal Bomb Threat Calls to Mississippi Offices
Michelle Francine Edwards, an Ohio woman, faces a federal charge for allegedly making dozens of bomb threat calls to Mississippi government offices. The threats, which included phrases like "the clock is ticking" and "y’all got a bomb outside," reportedly occurred…
Kansas City, MO, August 1, 2026 —
An Ohio woman, identified as Michelle Francine Edwards, is facing a federal charge for allegedly making numerous bomb threat calls to government offices in Mississippi. The alleged threats, numbering in the dozens, reportedly occurred on July 23.
According to reports, the calls included alarming phrases such as “the clock is ticking” and “y’all got a bomb outside.” The series of threats prompted immediate responses from authorities, leading to the lockdown of buildings and extensive bomb sweeps to ensure public safety.
Investigators were able to identify Edwards through the use of phone records and subsequent online searches. The specific motivation for the calls is suggested to be linked to the death of Nolan Wells, which occurred prior to the alleged threats.
If convicted of the federal charge, Michelle Francine Edwards faces a potential sentence of up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. The U.S. Attorney’s Office has not provided further details on the ongoing investigation or the specific government offices targeted.
Story summarized from the original created by WLOX News staff, Jordan Gartner on www.kctv5.com, see more information here.
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