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flag 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.

flag 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. flag The meeting was later rescheduled and held virtually, along with a follow-up session. flag Tierney faces one felony count of computer tampering and two misdemeanor counts of disorderly conduct and threatening behavior. flag Authorities, including Tempe police and the U.S. flag Marshals Service, took her into custody in Tucson. flag Tempe Police Chief Ken McCoy emphasized the importance of protecting public safety and democratic processes, noting that threats against officials undermine civic engagement. flag The exact content of the post and the platform used were not disclosed. flag The city has since resumed in-person meetings with enhanced security.

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