Vincennes University student identified in bomb threat investigation

Vincennes — A Vincennes University student, Randall T. Nichols, 24, Sullivan, has been identified as the person who sent a series of bomb threats this semester to Vincennes University.

The VU Police Department was assisted by other police agencies in identifying Nichols as the suspect who made the email bomb threats. In a statement given to University Police, Nichols admitted to sending the emails.

In addition to pending adjudication by the VU Office of the Dean of Students, Nichols’ case has been referred to the Knox County Prosecutor’sOffice for the possible filing of charges. At this time no charges have been filed by federal authorities.

“Vincennes University takes these kinds of threats seriously and responds to them with intensive investigation in the interest of protecting the University community. I want to thank the University Police Department and assisting agencies that helped solve this case,” said VU President Dick Helton.

This case has been referred to the Knox County Prosecutor’s Office.