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A Tucson woman was arrested for a social media threat that led to the historic evacuation and cancellation of a Tempe City Council meeting on August 28, 2025.
A Tucson woman, Kathleen Tierney, was arrested on charges related to a threatening social media post made before a Tempe City Council meeting on August 28, 2025, prompting the evacuation of about 75 people and the cancellation of the session—the first time in the city’s history such an event occurred.
The meeting was later rescheduled and held virtually, along with a follow-up session.
Tierney faces one felony count of computer tampering and two misdemeanor counts of disorderly conduct and threatening behavior.
Authorities, including Tempe police and the U.S.
Marshals Service, took her into custody in Tucson.
Tempe Police Chief Ken McCoy emphasized the importance of protecting public safety and democratic processes, noting that threats against officials undermine civic engagement.
The exact content of the post and the platform used were not disclosed.
The city has since resumed in-person meetings with enhanced security.
Una mujer de Tucson fue arrestada por una amenaza en las redes sociales que condujo a la evacuación histórica y la cancelación de una reunión del Consejo de la Ciudad de Tempe el 28 de agosto de 2025.