Maine Man Charged After Bomb-Making Items Found In Home

A man is facing charges after allegedly making threats against a Maine University.

Maine Man Faces Charges for Allegedly Making Threats Against University

Blake Tibbetts, 24, of Cornish, faces multiple charges:

• Terrorizing
• Criminal Use of Explosives
• Criminal Attempt to Cause a Catastrophe

He is currently being held on $500,000 cash bail.

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Maine Man Faces Charges for Allegedly Making Threats Against UNE

The State Fire Marshals' Office began investigating after receiving a report that an individual was making concerning remarks at a restaurant in Cornish. Officials say the comments referenced potential threats directed toward the University of New England in Biddeford.

Once Troopers identified the individual as Tibbetts, he was taken into custody, evaluated at a local hospital, and then transported to the York County Jail.

Maine Man Charged After Bomb-Making Stuff Found in His Home

The FBI and Maine State Police were brought in on the investigation, and a search of Tibbett's residence was conducted.

According to the State Fire Marshal's Office, investigators found bomb-making materials in his home on Old Limington Road in Cornish.

Officials say there is no ongoing threat to the University Community.

This investigation is ongoing and involves multiple agencies, including the Maine State Police and the FBI.

No indication has been given about a potential motive or whether Tibbetts had any connection to the University of New England.

We'll update this story as more details become available.