Woman faces charges for bomb threat at Illinois State Capitol

Posted on May 10, 2024

*The woman allegedly made the threat in April. (Photo courtesy; WJBC/File)*

By Blake Haas

SPRINGFIELD – A 23-year-old woman faces charges for allegedly playing a role in a bomb threat at the Illinois State Capitol.

In April, the Illinois Department of Human Services received a call from an individual saying a bomb had been installed at a public aid office building at the Illinois State Capitol.

After the call, the Secretary of State Capitol Police and Hazardous Device Unit swept the grounds of the Capitol while state police cleared the building.

With cell phone information and interviews, Illinois State Police identified Gabrielle Williams as a suspect.

Williams is behind bars in the Sangamon County Jail on various charges.

Various state, local, and federal law enforcement partners, including the U.S. Marshals Service, assisted with the investigation and arrest of Williams.

Blake Haas can be reached at Blake.Haas@Cumulus.com.

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