Ohio Woman Faces Federal Charges for Mississippi Bomb Threats
Michelle Francine Edwards, an Ohio woman, has been federally charged with transmitting threatening communications after allegedly making multiple bomb threat calls to government offices in Mississippi. The threats, which included phrases like "the clock is ticking" and "y'all got a…
Portland, OR, August 1, 2026 —
An Ohio woman, identified as Michelle Francine Edwards, is facing federal charges for allegedly making multiple bomb threat calls to government offices in Mississippi. The U.S. Department of Justice has charged Edwards with transmitting threatening communications.
The alleged incidents occurred on July 23. During the calls, Edwards reportedly used phrases such as “the clock is ticking” and “y’all got a bomb outside.” These threats prompted immediate action from authorities, including the lockdown of affected buildings and the execution of bomb sweeps to ensure public safety.
Reports indicate that the bomb threats were allegedly made in the context of the recent death of Nolan Wells. The specific connection between the threats and Wells’s passing has not been detailed.
The investigation into the origin of the calls led authorities to Edwards in Ohio. The federal charges underscore the serious nature of making threats that disrupt government operations and potentially endanger lives.
Further details regarding the investigation, including the specific government offices targeted and the exact timeline of events leading to Edwards’s arrest and indictment, were not immediately available. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.
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