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Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
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New details released in Marshall school bomb case
MARSHALL, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV) — More details were released regarding the 19-year-old woman who was arrested last week, after police say she allegedly had multiple 'incendiary devices' and was planning to use them at her former school. According to court documents, Ahnna Tipton, now of Evansville, was arrested and charged with possession of a destructive device after police said she told them she planned to deploy the devices at her former school, Marshall High School, in hopes of harming other people. On May 29, a detective with the Evansville Police Department, who is also certified as a Bomb Technician, was dispatched to St. Vincent's Emergency Room in reference to a possible destructive device. Upon arrival, another officer had transported Tipton to the emergency room for a psychological evaluation after she made suicidal threats, said officials. During that time, police said they allegedly found 'a pill bottle wrapped in duct tape with a matchstick protruding from the lid and a piece of cloth affixed.' Inside the same backpack, police also allegedly found a piece of aluminum piping with both ends secured by duct tape. After removing the tape from the piping, an officer saw incendiary materials inside and detected a strong chemical smell, according to court documents. These items were confirmed to be improved incendiary devices by bomb technicians, according to officials. During an interview with police, Tipton allegedly admitted to creating the devices and planned on initiating the devices by using a matchstick or another flammable ignition source. Tipton also allegedly told police she had two similar devices located inside her home. Inside Tipton's bedroom, the Evansville Police Department Hazardous Devices Unit allegedly located the two additional devices inside energy drink bottles, constructed using the same materials and design as the devices located in her backpack. Tipton then allegedly explained to police that she had planned to use the devices at Marshall High School with the intent to commit harm, according to court documents. 'The construction of the devices demonstrates a deliberate attempt to create an improvised incendiary weapon. Of particular concern is the presence of confinement, especially in the aluminum pipe device. Confinement significantly increases the potential hazard posed by such devices. When a flammable or reactive mixture is ignited inside a confined space, pressure can rapidly build, resulting in a deflagration or low-order explosion. This can cause the container to rupture violently, dispersing hot materials and shrapnel, and dramatically increasing the likelihood of injury, fire, or structural damage,' said court documents. The Evansville Police Department said a bomb unit was then sent to the school to check for more of these devices. According to court documents, these devices meet the definition of a 'destructive device' under Indiana Code § 35-47.5-2-4, resulting in Tipton being arrested and charged with possession of a destructive device, a level five felony. 'If deployed as designed, these devices would pose a serious risk to life and property. The intentional manufacture, possession, and planned use of such items reflect a clear and dangerous threat to public safety,' said court documents. Tipton is scheduled for an initial court hearing on June 4 at 1:00 p.m. in the Vanderburgh Circuit Court. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Indiana woman made Monster Energy bombs she planned to use at her old high school, police say
An Indiana 19-year-old was arrested and charged on Thursday after authorities discovered homemade explosive devices in Monster Energy drinks she planned to detonate at her old high school, police said. Ahnna Tipton was being transported by an Evansville police officer to a hospital for evaluation on Thursday, when officials found a suspicious item in Tipton's backpack during intake, according to an Evansville Police Department press release Friday. "The object appeared to be a pill bottle wrapped in duct tape, with a matchstick protruding from the lid and a piece of cloth attached," the release stated. An aluminum pipe was also found in the backpack, with both ends sealed with duct tape, authorities said. Hospital officials identified flammable materials inside the pipe and noted a strong chemical odor. The Evansville Police Department Bomb Technicians arrived at the scene and examined the materials, determining they were improvised incendiary devices, officials said. Authorities said Tipton admitted in an interview with technicians that she assembled the devices and revealed there were more located at her home in Warrick County, neighboring Evansville on the Kentucky border. A search warrant was executed at the residence, where the Evansville Hazardous Devices Unit found two more explosive devices concealed in Monster Energy drink bottles, officials said. The construction of the devices and materials matched those found in Tipton's backpack. "During a post-Miranda interview, Tipton revealed that she had planned to deploy the devices at the high school she previously attended, with the intent to cause harm to others," the release stated. Tipton was arrested on a charge of possession of a destructive device and booked in the Vanderburgh County Jail on Thursday evening, according to the jail's recent booking records. It is not clear if she has an attorney. Tipton's bond was set at $50,000 on Friday, according to online Vanderburgh Circuit Court records. Her initial hearing is scheduled for June 4. This article was originally published on
NBC News
30-05-2025
- NBC News
Indiana woman made Monster Energy bombs she planned to use at her old high school, police say
An Indiana 19-year-old was arrested and charged on Thursday after authorities discovered homemade explosive devices in Monster Energy drinks she planned to detonate at her old high school, police said. Ahnna Tipton was being transported by an Evansville police officer to a hospital for evaluation on Thursday, when officials found a suspicious item in Tipton's backpack during intake, according to an Evansville Police Department press release Friday. "The object appeared to be a pill bottle wrapped in duct tape, with a matchstick protruding from the lid and a piece of cloth attached," the release stated. An aluminum pipe was also found in the backpack, with both ends sealed with duct tape, authorities said. Hospital officials identified flammable materials inside the pipe and noted a strong chemical odor. The Evansville Police Department Bomb Technicians arrived at the scene and examined the materials, determining they were improvised incendiary devices, officials said. Authorities said Tipton admitted in an interview with technicians that she assembled the devices and revealed there were more located at her home in Warrick County, neighboring Evansville on the Kentucky border. A search warrant was executed at the residence, where the Evansville Hazardous Devices Unit found two more explosive devices concealed in Monster Energy drink bottles, officials said. The construction of the devices and materials matched those found in Tipton's backpack. "During a post-Miranda interview, Tipton revealed that she had planned to deploy the devices at the high school she previously attended, with the intent to cause harm to others," the release stated. Tipton was arrested on a charge of possession of a destructive device and booked in the Vanderburgh County Jail on Thursday evening, according to the jail's recent booking records. It is not clear if she has an attorney. Tipton's bond was set at $50,000 on Friday, according to online Vanderburgh Circuit Court records. Her initial hearing is scheduled for June 4.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
EPD calls Bitcoin scams a 'growing trend'
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Evansville Police Department is warning against Bitcoin scams. Officials with the Evansville Police Financial Crimes Unit are warning against the 'growing trend' of Bitcoin scams in a post to social media. The post says scammers tell victims to go to Bitcoin ATMs and send money. These scammers contact victims over the phone or online to pay bond for a warrant, restore an account or send money to a 'friend' online they have never met. The post goes on to say these the money stolen in these scams is 100% impossible to recover. Over 40 cases of these scams have been reported to EPD in the past two years. Over half a million dollars have been stolen in these scams. Five of these scams occurred in the past week. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Yahoo
Evansville police investigating fatal Sweetser Avenue shooting
EVANSVILLE — One person was shot and killed Tuesday during what Evansville police described as an attempted burglary. The fatal shooting comes after a 911 caller in the 3000 block of Sweetser Avenue reported discovering several intruders inside their home just after 1:45 p.m., according to Evansville Police Department spokesman Sgt. Anthony Aussieker. "Additional information came in saying a subject inside the home had actually shot one of the people," Aussieker said. "The person told an officer on scene they heard a noise, went to investigate and saw three people inside their home." Evansville police have not publicly identified the person who was shot. As of 2:30 p.m., Aussieker said investigators were still searching for two other suspects, who reportedly fled on foot. Aussieker said they were reported to have been wearing all-black clothing and gloves. The person who fired the shots has cooperated with investigators, police said. The authorities have not released their name. Detectives were still working Tuesday afternoon to determine whether any of the alleged intruders were armed. "We are a Castle Doctrine state, so you are allowed to use that type of force to protect your home, but that's part of the investigation," Aussieker said. The shooting prompted all available EPD units to rush to Sweetser Avenue, where more than a dozen law enforcement vehicles and officers were still on scene as of 3 p.m. Nearby schools Fairlawn Elementary, Caze Elementary and Fairlawn Middle School went into "secure mode," Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp. spokesman Jason Woebkenberg said. "This means instructional activities continue, but no one is able to enter or leave the building," he said. Dismissal at McGary had been delayed until police gave EVSC the may be contacted at This article originally appeared on Evansville Courier & Press: Evansville police investigate fatal shooting
