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Man with special needs accused of bomb threat
Posted: 03.06.2013 at 6:02 PM
Marcy Martinez

Marcy Martinez is an anchor and reporter for Action 4 News.

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47-year-old Rolando Rivas
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A man accused of calling in a bomb threat to a Mercedes Speedy Stop went to court on Wednesday, but even the judge was surprised at what went on during the arraignment.

Rolando Rivas is a 47-year-old who lives at home with his mother.

She told Action 4 News there is no way her son, who has special needs, called in a bomb threat.

Mercedes Police traced the call to Rivas’ home. He claims he called the store in the morning to ask for the price of a 12-pack of cokes.

Tune in to Action 4 News at 10 to find out if the judge shows any leniency in issuing a bond. Tune in to also hear from Rivas’ mother.

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