Mug shot: Professor threatens to blow up Liberty Bell
Posted:
Updated:
Carlos Balsas
PHILADELPHIA -
We're getting a look at the former Arizona State University professor facing charges for allegedly claiming to have explosives at Philadelphia's iconic Liberty Bell.
Police say 41-year-old Carlos Balsas of Tempe entered the tourist site in Philadelphia's historic district around 11 a.m. Saturday.
An officer at an entrance security check told police that a man stated his two backpacks contained explosives.
The man left and security officers notified park rangers. Police cordoned off the street on Independence Mall where the Liberty Bell building is located.
Balsas was stopped by park rangers a block away and was arrested after a brief struggle. Two backpacks were found nearby but there were no explosives inside.
Balsas was charged Sunday with terroristic threats, bomb threats, possessing an instrument of crime, reckless endangerment and related offenses.
Monday, May 20 2013 10:36 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:36:21 GMT
Connecticut commuters endured slow trips to work Monday following last week's train collision that that injured 72 people and disrupted rail service into New York City.
Connecticut commuters endured slow trips to work Monday following last week's train collision that that injured 72 people and disrupted rail service into New York City.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:58 AM EDT2013-05-20 09:58:10 GMT
The Connecticut Department of Transportation and Metro-North Railroad released the following information regarding service on the New Haven commuter rail line
The Connecticut Department of Transportation and Metro-North Railroad released the following information regarding service on the New Haven commuter rail line
Carlos Balsas
