Hannibal, Mo., woman arrested in connection with Poplar Bluff bomb threats

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Charges are being sought against a woman in connection with bomb threats made in January that resulted in the evacuation of Poplar Bluff schools, the courthouse and county health center. 

Morgan C. Kile, 27, of Hannibal, Mo., was arrested by the Wichita (Kan.) Police Department. 

She was extradited on Friday to Missouri and booked into the Butler County jail on Saturday. Pending the bomb threat charges, Kile is being held on a Butler County warrant for passing bad checks. 

"We had information linking her to bomb threats at the Butler County Courthouse, Poplar Bluff schools and the Butler County Health Center," Police Chief Danny Whiteley said. "We are seeking charges against her for making terroristic threats. 

"We also are speaking with the Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agency in Cape Girardeau about possible federal charges," Whiteley said. 

The bomb threat calls were made from the Hannibal area on Jan. 20, according to Whiteley.