Cobb Animal Services director targeted in home bomb threat – fox5atlanta.com

Cobb Animal Services director targeted in home bomb threat  fox5atlanta.com

A Washington state man faces criminal charges after investigators tracked a bomb threat made against the Cobb County Animal Services director back to his home. Mativa James Taoipu booking photo (Credit: Cobb County Sheriff's Office) COBB COUNTY, Ga. – A Washington state man faces criminal charges after investigators tracked a bomb threat made against the Cobb County Animal Services director back to his home. Cobb County Animal Services Director Steve Hammond received an email calling him an "animal seriel killer," according to officials.

Investigators traced the digital message to 36-year-old Mativa James Taoipu in Washington state. Authorities arrested Taoipu and booked him into the Cobb County Jail with a $5,000 bond. Officials have not yet confirmed what motivated the threat against Hammond. Authorities have not released details regarding whether Taoipu will be extradited or when he will appear in court. The Source: The information in this story was gathered from Cobb County law enforcement officials, who provided details on the investigation, threat and arrest records.