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The Associated Press Updated 4:11 PM Thursday, July 2, 2009

CEDAR CITY, Utah — 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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Information from: The Spectrum, http://www.thespectrum.com

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July 02, 2009 08:08 PM EDT

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