The Iron County sheriff's office said an inmate tried to escape from a correctional facility by fashioning a fake bomb. Sheriff's Deputy Aaron Pallesen said the 28-year-old inmate cornered an officer in a lobby while holding what looked like a silver device with a red detonator.
Pallesen said deputies tackled the inmate, who allegedly threatened to blow up himself and anything around him if he wasn't released.
A bomb squad found the device was made from toilet paper rolls, headphone wires and a pencil eraser.
The inmate, who was already charged with possession of a stolen vehicle and illegal firearms, could face additional charges.
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