CLIVE, IOWA – An Iowa man allegedly became enraged after being put on hold while attempting to speak with a health care provider and decided to get even by calling in a bomb threat, leading to possible poor outcomes for his future.
The Clive, Iowa, police department announced the arrest of 59-year-old Kevin L. Sanders of West Des Moines, Iowa, following an investigation into a bomb threat which occurred at MercyOne Family Medicine, 1601 NW 114th Street in Clive.
Detectives were able to trace the suspect phone number used back to Sanders, who was located at his residence. During the interview, Sanders made admissions about the call, stating he was frustrated with the length of time he had to wait on hold. After asking what was taking so long, he referenced a bomb in the building and then hung up.
Sanders (pictured at top) was arrested and brought to the Clive Police Department, where he was processed and charged with harassment, a simple misdemeanor.
“While this comment may have been made out of frustration, it does not relieve Mr. Sanders from the repercussions that have accompanied it. This call resulted in the evacuation of a medical facility, disruption of services to those in need of medical care, and wasted resources of the Clive Police and Fire Departments, as well as the Johnston Police Department,” stated Chief Mark Rehberg.
“A harassment charge may only be a simple misdemeanor, but this should serve as an example that we will investigate these crimes and hold those who commit them accountable.”
Sanders was processed and released with a court date.