Man Threatens To Blow Up Local Courthouse
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Updated: 10:28 AM Aug 28, 2008
Man Threatens To Blow Up Local Courthouse
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office says Cleveland Egelston, II threatened to blow up the Wayne County courthouse, the sheriff and any officers inside.
Posted: 10:22 AM Aug 28, 2008
Reporter: Bill Wilson
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A man who said he wanted to blow up a county courthouse is under arrest today.

The Wayne County Sheriff's Office says Cleveland Egelston, II said he wanted to blow up the Wayne County courthouse, the sheriff and any officers inside.

Local lawmen found out about the threat from the SBI & FBI. Egelston was arrested at his home Tuesday, and lawmen say they found 17 weapons and 43 grams of marijuana.

Egelston's been placed under a $10,000 bond.


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Posted by: me-2 Location: NC on Aug 29, 2008 at 11:35 AM

Well, why did he want to blow up the courthouse? Maybe he had a good reason for making a terrible threat to get some publicity to his cause. If he really had one. Just like the media to give us half a story.
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Posted by: Me Location: Goldsboro on Aug 29, 2008 at 04:19 AM

Wendy I really doubt he cuts his hair.
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Posted by: Me Location: Goldsboro on Aug 29, 2008 at 04:17 AM

Crazy Henry is not a bad guy, he just voices himself poorly!
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