OWASSO, Okla. – Owasso police arrested 43-year-old Michael Blatchford after investigators say he called police from a blocked number and falsely reported that a man at a busy gym had threatened to blow up the business.
Police say the caller identified himself as “Adamar” and provided a detailed description of another man at the gym. Officers located the man, who denied making any threat and gave police permission to search his bag and vehicle.
Police say caller blamed gym member
According to police, the call was made Sept. 9, shortly after Blatchford and the man had a brief conversation at a chest press machine.
The man told officers he had asked Blatchford to leave weights on the machine after he finished so he could use it next…