Man Threatens To Blow Up Local Courthouse

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Posted: 10:22 AM Aug 28, 2008
Last Updated: 10:28 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.

Posted by: Me Location: Goldsboro on Aug 29, 2008 at 04:19 AM
Wendy I really doubt he cuts his hair.

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!

Posted by: voter Location: nc on Aug 28, 2008 at 05:37 PM
obama's pal Ayers actually DID blow up government buildings and is now a college professor and says he should have blown up MORE buildings. could be this fella is practicing for a democratic takeover.

Posted by: wendy Location: goldsboro on Aug 28, 2008 at 01:40 PM
I do not understand why is his bond is set so low with all these serious charges.Thanks to all law enforcement that were involved with catching this creep.I bet he shaves and gets a hair cut before he goes before Mr.Judge.lol

Posted by: LITTLE RED RIDIN HOOD Location: NC on Aug 28, 2008 at 01:39 PM
Who that be, the Big Bad Wolf

Posted by: Guess Who?? Location: Anywhere, NC on Aug 28, 2008 at 01:07 PM
Coward!!!! Repeat it 3 times.

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