Ohio Woman Charged in Mississippi Bomb Threats
An Ohio woman, Michelle Francine Edwards, faces a federal charge for allegedly making multiple bomb threats to government offices in Mississippi, including the George County Chancery Clerk’s Office and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office dispatch. The threats, made on July…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 1, 2026 —
Michelle Francine Edwards, a resident of Ohio, has been federally charged in connection with multiple bomb threats made to government offices in Mississippi. The alleged threats were reportedly made on July 23.
According to reports, the targeted offices included the George County Chancery Clerk’s Office and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office dispatch. The incidents are said to have occurred in the wake of the death of Nolan Wells.
The bomb threats resulted in the immediate lockdown of buildings and prompted thorough bomb sweeps to ensure the safety of staff and the public. The specific nature of the threats and the exact details linking them to the death of Nolan Wells were not immediately provided.
Federal authorities have taken the lead in the investigation, with Edwards facing a federal charge for her alleged involvement. Further details regarding the investigation, the charges filed, and any potential legal proceedings are expected to emerge as the case progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by WLOX News staff, Jordan Gartner on www.foxcarolina.com, see more information here.
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