WOMAN ACCUSED OF THREATENING TO BLOW UP WAPELLO COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

Woman accused of threatening to blow up Wapello County Attorney’s Office

An Ottumwa woman was arrested after allegedly threatening to blow up the Wapello County Attorney’s Office.  According to court records, 30-year-old Siearre J’Ashea Smith was said to be upset over a forfeiture case.  The document says Smith entered the County Attorney’s Office on May 25 and began yelling at employees saying “This place needs blowing up and that’s exactly what I’m going to do.”  Smith left without hurting anyone.  Smith is charged with threat of an incendiary or explosive device, which is a Class D felony.  She is currently free on bond.

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