Michigan Man Makes Bomb Threat To A Cruise Ship
A Michigan man got himself into major trouble because he was mad his girlfriend's family didn't invite him on a cruise, so he thought he would call in a bomb threat.
False Bomb Threat
Making a bomb threat in Michigan is a serious offense with a penalty of up to four years in prison and possible fines.
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Most fake bomb threats are made by juvenile or adult suspects who usually get sentenced to probation and community service. The suspect could also have to pay restitution if a significant amount of resources and money were used looking for the device.
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Man Who Made Cruise Ship Bomb Threat Gets Sentenced in Kalamazoo
According to the Detroit News, 19-year-old Joshua Lowe was sentenced in a federal court in Kalamazoo, Michigan, for making a bomb threat to a Carnival Cruise that was carrying his girlfriend and her family.
Lowe emailed Carnival Cruise Lines in January 2024, saying, "Hey, I think someone might have a bomb on your sunrise cruise ship." The FBI was able to trace the email address back to Lowe.
When questioned by investigators on why he made the bomb threat, Lowe said that he was mad at his girlfriend's family for going on a cruise without him, so he could stay behind and babysit their family pets.
Lowe was sentenced to eight months in prison, but no word on if he has to pay any restitution to Carnival Cruise for having to search over 1000 rooms, call the U.S. Coast Guard, and Jamaican authorities.
There is also no word if Lowe's girlfriend broke up with him as a result of the fake bomb threat that diverted the cruise to an unscheduled stop in Jamaica.
